
Japan backs Thailand joining CPTPP
Japan and Thailand agreed on June 27 to foster cooperation for the accession of Thailand to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
G21 emphasises need for nuclear disarmament
Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament is essential to the world’s peace and security, and the total elimination of nuclear weapons is the only guarantee for countries
Thai Deputy PM reveals general election time
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on June 25 that a general election will be held between February 24 and May 5, 2019.
Indonesia: Another boat accident occurs in Lake Toba
One person was reported missing and four others were rescued when a boat capsized in Indonesia’s Lake Toba on June 22 evening
Indonesia uses sonar technology in Lake Toba search
Indonesian authorities on June 22 used sonar technology in the search for victims going missing during a boat accident in Lake Toba, one of the world’s deepest lakes.
Philippines to spend 5.6 billion USD on military modernisation
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a five-year plan to spend 300 billion pesos (around 5.6 billion USD) to modernise the military, defence officials said on June 20.
Vietnam, Israel hold fifth round of negotiations on FTA
Vietnam and Israel reached progress during the fifth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations which was recently held in Jerusalem city.
Vietnam, Japan examines ways to promote CPTPP
Vietnamese and Japanese members of parliament have discussed ways to promote the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
ASEM takes action to respond to climate change
The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Climate Action to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - Ways Forward took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 19.
Cambodian Prince injured, wife killed in car crash
Cambodia's Prince Norodom Ranariddh, head of Funcinpec Party, was seriously injured and his wife was killed in a car crash in Preah Sihanouk province in June 17.
World Cup 2018: Russia promises 'unprecedented' security
At a surveillance centre in Kaliningrad, monitoring teams are keeping a close eye on the city.
US, Thailand begin CARAT joint exercise
The US Navy and the Royal Thai Navy began the 24th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Pattaya, Thailand, on June 14.
Cambodia elected as ECOSOC member
Cambodia has been elected as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Japan reaffirms support for ASEAN’s centrality in region
Japan reiterated its support for the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the regional architecture
Japan supports Malaysia in revival of Look East policy
apan will assist Malaysia in rejuvenating and upgrading the Look East policy to bolster bilateral cooperation and strengthen business competitiveness for both countries