
TPP negotiators meet in Japan
Chief negotiators from the 11 remaining signatories to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement started their three-day talks near Tokyo on October 30...
Myanmar strives to build ASEAN flower city
Myanmar is planning to turn Pyin Oo Lwin, the country’s hill town into a flower city of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Over 7,000 granted national verification cards in Rakhine state
More than 7,000 people have been granted national verification cards in Myanmar’s northern state Rakhine since local authorities started a verification process on October 1.
US-Asia Institute holds conference on APEC 2017
The US-Asia Institute together with the Vietnamese Embassy in the US have organised a conference about the APEC Vietnam 2017 in Washington DC.
Indonesia considers ASEAN focus in foreign policy: FM
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has affirmed that Indonesia attaches significance to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its foreign policy.
Thailand grieves former king at cremation ceremony
Around 350,000 Thais have lined the streets of Bangkok to pay their last respects to their late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26.
Philippines to combat terrorists
Australia on October 24 announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in cities,
Bangladesh, Myanmar agree to halt the outflow of Rohingya Muslims
Government officials from Bangladesh and Myanmar agreed on October 24 to halt the outflow of Rohingya Muslims to Bangladesh and enable the refugees to return home.
APEC 2017 Finance Ministers’ Meeting wraps up
The 24th APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting – the most important event of the APEC Finance Ministers Process...
Marawi siege: Philippines defence minister declares end of fighting
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on October 23 officially announced an end to a five-month battle against Islamic State supporters in the southern Philippines’ Marawi city.
FBI confirms death of Abu Sayyaf militant leader in Philippines
The Philippines’s security forces have killed Isnilon Hapilon, leader of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, in an assault in the southern city of Marawi.
Indonesia continues sinking illegal fishing boats
Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti announced on October 20 that the country will sink dozens of foreign vessels conducting illegal fishing activities in its waters
Thailand denies Baht manipulation
Thailand’s commerce minister Apiradi Tantraporn on October 18 rejected claims that the country engages in unfair currency practices to gain a trade advantage over partners, particularly the US.
Vietnam congratulates China on 19th Party Congress
The Party, State and people of Vietnam always value the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China, said the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)
Philippines declares liberation of Marawi city
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on October 17 announced that the government’s armed forces have liberated southern Marawi city after the 148-day clashes against Islamic militants.