More than 30 dead or missing in cyclones, monsoon in Philippines
At least 20 people have died, and 14 others are missing due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon, and two tropical cyclones of Ferdie and Gener,
ASEAN, Mekong River Commission discuss water security
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) kicked off the second round of talks on water security in Vientiane, Laos, on September 18
Thailand: Damage from flooding to economy can reach 811 million USD
The flooding in northern Thailand has been the most severe in the past 80 years and impacted the economy by as much as 27 billion THB (about 811 million USD), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported.
Indonesia, Philippines conduct joint patrol at sea
The Indonesian and Philippine navies have recently conducted a joint patrol along their maritime border as part of the third phase of the Philippine-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (Corpat Philindo)
Typhoon Yagi claims 74 lives in Myanmar, causes flooding in Thailand, Laos
The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on September 15 that as of September 13 evening, flooding and landslides triggered Typhoon Yagi in the country had left 74 and 89 others missing.
Vietnam, China cooperate in natural disaster response
Vietnam and China have cooperated in natural disaster prevention, control, and mitigation as Typhoon Yagi scythed through a number of their cities and provinces, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on September 13.
Cambodia focuses on promoting cashew exports
By exporting more than 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew in the first seven months of this year, Cambodia has become the world second largest exporter of the nut.
Philippines reports more Mpox cases
The Philippines’ Department of Health on September 9 reported four new cases of monkeypox, raising the total number of infections in the country to 23 since July 2022.
Thai new PM pledges to focus on stimulating the economy
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on September 7 that her new government will seek to stimulate the economy "right away"
New York Fashion Week opens with call to vote from Jill Biden
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden called for the protection of "freedoms" Friday during a "get out the vote" demonstration that opened New York Fashion Week
Super typhoon Yagi kills two, injures 92 in China: state media
Super typhoon Yagi killed at least two people and injured 92 others after slamming into southern China's Hainan island, state media reported Saturday.
Thailand’s cross-border trade posts positive growth in July
Thailand's border and cross-border trade continued its upward trajectory in July, reaching 158.1 billion THB (4.69 billion USD)
ASEAN can hold key role in global carbon market
Indonesian Trade and Industry Chamber (Kadin) head Arsjan Rasjid on September 5 underscored at the 2024 International Sustainable Development Forum (ISF)
Vietnam, Guinea-Bissau eye stronger traditional friendship
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from September 5 to 8, made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse,
ASEAN to enhance military intelligence cooperation for regional peace, security
The 21st ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting (AMIM-21) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on September 3 with the attendance of representatives from 10 ASEAN countries as well as Timor-Lester as an observer.










