
New avian flu outbreak hits Philippines
The Philippines was hit by a bird flu outbreak in November, according to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol.
Cambodia marks 39th anniversary of solidarity front
A ceremony marking the 39th anniversary of the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation (KUFNS) (December 2), now the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM)
ASEF set to contribute to Asia-Europe partnership
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) should contribute to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)’s efforts in promoting Asia-Europe partnership and multilateral cooperation
Philippines arrests Abu Sayyaf bomber
Military and police of the Philippines arrested Rahim Abdul, a suspected Abu Sayyaf bomb expert with a bounty of 1.3 million PHP (26,000 USD) on his head
Myanmar State Counsellor Suu Kyi to visit China
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will attend the upcoming Communist Party of China (CPC) in Dialogue with World Political Parties' High-Level Meeting in Beijing
Almost 500 flights cancelled due to volcanic eruption in Bali
At least 445 flights had been cancelled as of November 28 due to volcanic eruption of Mount Agung, affecting more than 90,000 passengers to and from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Indonesia’s Bali resort island...
Singapore raises 2017 economic growth forecast
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) of Singapore said on November 23 that it decided to adjust the country’s economic forecast this year to 3-3.5 percent from an earlier prediction of 2-3 percent.
Thai university uses ultrasonic waves to kill mosquito larvae
The Suranaree University of Technology has introduced an invention that uses ultrasonic waves to kill mosquito larvae.
Bottlenecks in ASEAN infrastructure investment
There are still bottlenecks in infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia that hamper regional economic growth and connectivity
Bangladesh, Myanmar agree on returning of Rohingya refugees
The Government of Bangladesh announced on November 23 that its country and the neighbouring Myanmar have agreed on returning Rohingya Muslim refugees in two months.
Australia works with ASEAN countries against terrorism financing
Australian Justice Minister Michael Keenan on November 22 announced the establishment of the Southeast Asia Counter-Terrorism Financing Working Group
13th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting kicks off in Myanmar
The 13th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM FMM13) opened in Myanmar’s capital city of Nay Pyi Taw on November 20...
ASEAN navies cooperate to protect marine environment
The 11th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-11) opened in Pattaya city, Thailand, on November 19, themed “Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment”, according to Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily.
ASEAN needs to increase green investment by 400 pct
ASEAN member states should increase green investment by 400 percent each year to protect their people and economies from climate change and other environmental shocks
Cambodia's opposition party dissolved by Supreme Court
Cambodia’s Supreme Court on November 16 ordered the dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) in response to the Interior Ministry's lawsuit.