
WB, AIIB help Philippines tackle flooding in Manila
The World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved a joint credit package worth 415.2 million USD for flood management in select drainage areas in the Philippine capital city of Manila.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand cement cooperative relations
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand (IMT) agreed to intensify cooperation in tourism, transport, human resources
Philippine President thanks US for helping fight IS
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed thanks to the US government for helping Manila fight pro-Islamic State (IS) group militants in the southern city of Marawi.
Global Centre for Mekong Studies debuts
The Global Centre for Mekong Studies (GCMS) made debut in Cambodia on September 28, aiming to strengthen the academic exchange and support for the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC).
Foreign investors still see good prospects in Indonesia
The Bank Indonesia (BI) on September 27 said that foreign investors still see as good the country’s economic prospects despite the slowdown in the past two years with an annual growth of around 5 percent.
IAEA chief calls for clarity on disputed section of Iran nuclear deal
The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s chief urged major powers on Tuesday to clarify a part of their nuclear deal with Iran dealing with technology
Philippine military to send more soldiers to Marawi
More troops will be deployed to Marawi city in southern Philippines, to engage in the fight to liberate the city from the Maute Group, a Philippine military official said.
Chastened Merkel braces for coalition tussle after vote
Germany’s Angela Merkel turns to the complex task of sounding out partners in a potentially fragile coalition after securing a fourth term as chancellor in Sunday’s election...
Indonesia: Thousands evacuated as volcano rumbles on Bali resort island
Thousands of residents were evacuated from villages near an active volcano on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on September 22 as seismic tremors rattled some areas
Embassy works to ensure safety for Vietnamese in Mexico
The Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico is making all-out effort to maintain contacts with and provide needed citizen protection measures for the Vietnamese living and working in Mexico
Malaysia arrests seven Abu Sayyaf-linked suspects
Malaysian police said on September 21 that they have arrested seven Filipinos suspected to be members of the Abu Sayyaf militant group.
Malaysia calls for urgent action to address Rohingya issue
Malaysia and its neighbouring ASEAN countries will bear the brunt of serious instability in the region if the grave situation in the Rakhine state in Myanmar is not addressed.
China wants to join Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has expressed hope that Singapore will support Chinese enterprises who wish to participate in the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway project.
Indonesia arrests terror suspect near airport before president arrives
The anti-terror squad of Indonesian police arrested a suspected terrorist near an airport in West Java province on September 18, hours before the arrival of President Joko Widodo at the airport, police said.
Philippines believes battle to retake Marawi is ending
After almost four months of fierce fighting, the battle to recapture the Philippines’s southern city of Marawi from pro-Islamic State (IS) fighters is drawing to an end, Philippine authorities have said.