
Typhoon batters Hong Kong, south China, streets flooded, flights canceled
Typhoon Hato, a maximum category 10 storm, slammed into Hong Kong on Wednesday lashing the Asian financial hub with wind and rain
Singapore, Australia foster comprehensive cooperation
Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop, Defence Minister Marise Payne and Trade and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo visited Singapore on August 21-22.
Thailand to invest in oil and gas in Myanmar
The Thai media said on August 19 reported that Thai and Myanmar officials plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will take Thai energy giant PTT
APEC promotes new energy vehicles
The impact of government policy instruments on promoting new energy vehicles was the main topic of the APEC 2017 Automotive Dialogue (AD)-Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on August 18.
APEC economies discuss port services issues
The tenth meeting of the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) Council under the Transportation Working Group (APTWG) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 18.
Philippines announces host of SEA Games 2019
The Philippine Government has announced on August 17 that it would host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2019...
Indonesian President calls for unity to tackle extremism threat
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on August 16 affirmed the need for the most populous Muslim-majority country to unite to cope with the threat of extremism
Philippines: 25 killed in clashes between MILF, IS gunmen
At least 25 people were killed in clashes between the government-backed Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and gunmen of the self-claimed Islamic State (IS) in southern Philippines, said the Philippine Army on August 14.
6.6-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.6 richter scale struck off Bengkulu province, western Indonesia on August 13, the local meteorology and geophysics agency said.
Philippines reports first avian flu outbreak
The Philippines on August 11 reported the first avian flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Pampanga province in Luzon island.
36 dead, 13 injured in NW China road accident
At least 36 people were killed and 13 others injured in an expressway accident in northwest China's Shaanxi Province Thursday night, authorities said Friday morning.
FM Lavrov: Russia wants to expand cooperation with Thailand
Russia wants to expand cooperation with Thailand, with a focus placed on people-to-people exchanges, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to Thailand on August 10.
US Secretary of State visits Malaysia
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Malaysia on August 8 and met with Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss bilateral ties, trade, terrorism fight and international issues of mutual concern.
ARF agree to boost social media use to fight terrorism
Foreign ministers participating in the 24th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on August 7 agreed to increase the use of social media in combating terrorism, amid the rising threat of terrorism in the region.
Cambodia: KNUP President prosecuted for drug production
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on August 6 decided to charge President of the Khmer National United Party...