
Thai government urged to keep 80 percent tariff on imported cars
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called on the government to maintain tariff on imported cars at 80 percent to protect the local auto manufacturing industry.
Thai “Wild Boars” to be released from hospital next week
Twelve teenage footballers and their coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand will be released from hospital on July 19 after taking necessary tests, said Thai Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn.
ASEAN, China mark 15th anniversary of strategic partnership
A ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of ASEAN - China Strategic Partnership was held at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 12.
Thailand’s Tham Luang cave to become museum
The Tham Luang cave complex in Chiang Rai province of northern Thailand, where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped inside from June 23 before
ASEAN worries about rise in violations against children: Vietnamese diplomat
Ambassador Pham Thi Kim Anh, Chargé d'Affaires of the Vietnam Delegation to the United Nations, delivered a speech on behalf of ASEAN
Vietnam joins FAO’s Agreement on Port State Measures
The Vietnamese Government has agreed to join the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to prevent and fight illegal,
Malaysia sets up new police unit to monitor online pornography
The Royal Malaysia Police has set up a new unit to monitor and detect online pornography, especially child porn.
Thailand: Rescue efforts for football team may take 2-4 days
Rescue efforts to save 12 teenager footballers and their coach trapped in Tham Luang cave in Thailand could take from two to four days to complete
Thailand: More than 50 missing after boat capsizes off Phuket
As of 6:30am on July 6, one person has been found dead and 53 others remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in high winds and rough seas off the tourist island of Phuket, Thailand on July 5.
Philippines retakes southern town from pro-IS militants
Philippine soldiers backed by armoured vehicles have retaken a southern town held for 12 hours by pro-Islamic State (IS) militants, the army said on July 4.
Indonesia: At least 12 killed in ferry sinking
At least 12 people, including two children, died after a ferry carrying over 139 passengers sank in waters off Indonesia's Sulawesi island on July 3, officials said.
Vietnamese leaders congratulate US on Independence Day
President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 3 transmitted a message of congratulations to President of the United States Donald Trump
ASEAN, New Zealand step up result-oriented cooperation
The sixth ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 2, according to the Vietnamese delegation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Lao lawmakers adopt five newly-drafted laws
The 8th-tenure Lao National Assembly (NA) concluded its 5th session on June 28 after 18 days of sitting, adopting five newly-drafted laws.
Indonesia: dozens of flights canceled due to volcanic eruption
Dozens of flights to and from the Indonesian tourist island of Bali were canceled as Mount Agung in the island erupted on June 28.