Unusual weather to hamper economic activities in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is likely to see higher-than-normal rainfall in the coming months which could further disrupt agriculture, tourism, and industrial output in a region already hit by a series of storms this year.
15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports opens in Vinh Phuc
The 15th ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports (SOMS-15) opened in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on October 14,
Malaysia takes over ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim on October 11 received the ASEAN Chairmanship gavel from the Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone
ASEAN, China adopt five important documents at summit in Laos
Leaders of ASEAN and China reviewed and determined the direction for implementing the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to enhance connectivity and self-resilience,
Indian PM announces 10-point plan to boost partnership with ASEAN
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 announced a 10-point plan to strengthen the India-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership
Indonesia has potential to become Asia's new economic power: President
Indonesia has the potential to become the new economic power in Asia along with India and China, President Joko Widodo said at the opening of the BNI Investor Daily Summit 2024 in Jakarta on October 8.
The spiral of conflict in the Gaza Strip
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has lasted for a full year with no signs of cooling down, resulting in increasingly severe humanitarian crises.
Japan to help ASEAN keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions
Japan plans to introduce a method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions to Southeast Asian countries, where international emissions measurement systems have not been fully developed
Vietnam to send out important messages about ASEAN’s future at regional summit: Deputy FM
Vietnam will send out important messages about ASEAN and the future of the bloc at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane from October 8-11,
Thai transport ministry launches 2.68 trillion THB infrastructure project
The Ministry of Transport is launching an extensive 2.68 trillion baht investment initiative to revolutionise Thailand’s transportation infrastructure and support sustainable logistics.
New Japanese Prime Minister with the mission to restore trust
Taking over the country when the economy is stagnant and people's trust in politics is shaken, new Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced that he would promote reforms to quickly restore public trust.
ASEAN+3 to grow at 4.2% in 2024: research office
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has forecast the ASEAN+3 region will grow to 4.2% in 2024 and 4.4% in 2025, in its latest quarterly update.
Thai PM outlines vision for regional cooperation at ACD forum
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on October 3 outlined Thailand’s vision for advancing regional cooperation and promoting the "Asian Century"
Vietnam - a prime example of effective cooperation with UNESCO: Official
Vietnam stands as a prime example of effective collaboration and continuous nurturing of its relationship with UNESCO, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO Xing Qu told the Vietnam News Agency in Paris,
Strong earthquakes strike Philippines, Tonga
The US’s Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal area of Bicol in the Philippines on October 2.










