
ASEAN Secretary General visits victims of Lao dam collapse
A delegation led by Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), on July 29 visited people who were affected by the collapse
Indonesian President orders relief aid for earthquake victims
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on July 29 issued an order to deliver relief aid for people in areas hit by strong earthquake in Lombok resort island
Cambodia: CPP says it wins 114 seats in new parliament
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) won 114 out of 125 seats of the sixth National Assembly following the general election on July 29
Lao minister: Dam breaks due to substandard construction
The Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam collapsed because of substandard construction, the Lao News Agency KPL quoted the country’s Minister of Energy and Mines Khammany Inthilath on July 27.
Gathering celebrates anniversary of Moncada Barracks attack
A friendship gathering was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on July 27 to mark the 65th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks (July 26)
Vietnam and China to strengthen defence ties
Senior military officers of Vietnam and China have emphasised the need for stronger defence ties to boost mutual understanding and trust during meetings in Beijing.
Cambodia holds armed forces display ahead of election
Cambodia's armed forces organised a rehearsal at a sports stadium in the capital of Phnom Penh on July 25, ahead of a general election which is scheduled for this weekend.
Dam collapse in Laos: Sanamxay declared emergency disaster zone
The Lao government on July 24 declared Sanamxay district in Attapeu province an emergency disaster zone after the collapse of the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam
Egyptian newspaper hails cooperation prospects with Vietnam
Vietnam and Egypt hold great potential for cooperation in marine economy and tourism, according to Al Messa, one of the most prestigious Egyptian daily newspapers.
Egyptian newspaper hails cooperation prospects with Vietnam
Vietnam and Egypt hold great potential for cooperation in marine economy and tourism, according to Al Messa
Cambodian people benefit from CPP’s policies
Over the past five-tear term of the National Assembly, the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has done a lot for the Cambodian people, helping raise public confidence in the upcoming general election.
India invites ASEAN investors to join infrastructure projects
India has invited member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to invest in its infrastructure projects, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Indonesia police intensify security ahead of Asian Games
The Indonesian police have gunned down 11 suspected criminals in an operation to free the capital, Jakarta, of street crime before the Asian Games 2018
Philippines, Australia begin joint drills in Sulu Sea
The Philippine Navy said on July 16 that it and the Royal Australian Navy has started 10-day joint exercises in the Sulu Sea to deal with threats of kidnapping and terrorism.
Emerging security order in Indo-Pacific highlighted at workshop
An international workshop on emerging security order in the Indo – Pacific: issues and challenges took place in New Delhi, India from July 14-15.