
Thailand expects to open Bangkok's new railway station in 2020
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has said that the Bang Sue Grand Station of Bangkok, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, is expected to open to public in the third quarter of 2020.
Malaysian PM vows to cut down national debt
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has announced that his administration is taking various approaches to reduce the national debt from 1 trillion RM (251.2 billion USD) to 800 billion RM
Indonesia passes new anti-terrorism law
Indonesia approved a new anti-terrorism law which will grant more power to police to take pre-emptive actions against terror suspects.
Thailand conducts annual exercises with Australia, US
The 2018 Pirab-Jabiru peacekeeping exercise between armies of Thailand and Australia is taking place in Thailand’s Chon Buri province to mark 20 years of the two countries’ regional engagement and commitment to peace maintenance.
Chinese military actions in East Sea face international criticism
Chinese bombers’ landing and take-off drills on an airfield in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, which belongs to Vietnam
Cuba plane crash: Grettel Landrove becomes 111th victim
The death toll of Cuba's deadliest air disaster in 30 years has risen to 111 after one of the survivors died of her injuries on Monday evening.
Malaysia’s debt at alarming rate
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the country’s debt has reached an alarming 1 trillion RM (252 billion USD), the New Straits Times reported.
China launches satellite to explore dark side of moon
China launched a relay satellite early on Monday designed to establish a communication link between earth and a planned lunar probe that will explore the dark side of the moon, the official Xinhua news agency said.
Vietnam backs ASEAN – Russia ties
Vietnam values the ASEAN – Russia partnership and is making efforts for the substantive and effective development of the ties, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
Vietnam to dispatch more officers to UN peace-keeping missions
Vietnam will send more officers, especially females, to participate in the UN peacekeeping operations, said Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh.
Vietnamese advised to avoid nonessential travel to Indonesia
The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended Vietnamese citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Indonesia
Malaysia bans series of ex-officials from leaving
Malaysia on May 16 announced a list of ex-officials who are banned from leaving the country, including former Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar.
VN concerned about escalating conflicts in Gaza: spokesperson
Vietnam keeps a close watch on and is concerned about the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip over the past days
Cambodian FM to co-chair Cambodia-Vietnam joint committee meeting
Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhon will attend the 16th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia Joint Committee that will be held in Hanoi on May 17.
Indonesia church suicide bombings committed by one family: Police
The bombers - a mother and father, two daughters aged nine and 12, and two sons aged 16 and 18 - were linked to local extremist network Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) which supports IS.