
Malaysia: Three suspected of plotting terror attacks nabbed
Three men, including a 19-year-old student and a 35-year-old former soldier, have been nabbed by Malaysian authority for terror attack plots.
Philippines, Australian forces stage sea drill as ties deepen
More than 100 soldiers in Filipino and Australian naval forces on October 15 ran a disaster response drill in Subic Bay...
Malaysia detains 10 Vietnamese fishermen
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said Malaysia detained 10 Vietnamese fishermen on charges of illegally fishing in waters off Sarawak state.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines launch coordinated air patrols
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines on October 12 launched their coordinated air patrols as part of effort to speed up their fight against Islamic militants
ASEAN officials discuss preparations for upcoming summit
Senior officials from the 10 ASEAN member states gathered for a three-day meeting in Manila, the Philippines, from October 11 to discuss preparations for the ASEAN Summit
Thailand issues law on political parties
An organic law on political parties of Thailand, approved by King Maha Vajiralongkorn - Rama X, took effect on October 8, reported the Thai Royal Gazette
ICAO lifts warnings of air safety against Thai airlines
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has removed a safety “red flag” against Thai carriers since 2015.
Philippines to extradite terrorist suspect to US
A Filipino suspect in a thwarted jihadist plot targeting New York's subway and Times Square will be extradited to the US, the Philippine Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said on October 8.
Cambodia exports over 400,000 tonnes of rice in nine months
Cambodia exported some 421,000 tonnes of rice in the first nine months of this year, up 16.7 percent compared to the same period last year.
Philippine President sets up anti-corruption agency
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on October 4 signed a decree on establishing a presidential agency to investigate graft and corruption in the government.
Philippines, US agree to increase joint military activities
The Philippines and the US have agreed to conduct 261 joint military activities next year, as the Philippines is pursuing warmer relations with its ally, a high-ranking Philippine officer announced on October 5.
Thai PM talks to US President, focusing on security, trade & investment cooperation
The Thai Prime Minister has met with the US President to seek mutual cooperation on various fronts.
Thailand warns of disturbance plot during funeral of late King
Thailand has detected signs on social media of intent to provoke a public disturbance during the week of the funeral for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Myanmar, Bangladesh coordinate to repatriate Rohingya
Myanmar and Bangladesh have discussed measures to ensure safety for the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar in recent times.
Thailand considers revoking former PM Yingluck’s passports
Thai police have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to revoke former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s passports, the foreign ministry announced on September 30.