
Cambodia: CNRP to elect new president after Rainsy’s resignation
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has announced that it will hold a congress on March 2 to elect its new president after Sam Rainsy resigned two weeks ago.
Australia to host ASEAN special summit in 2018
Australia is scheduled to host the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in 2018, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on February 23.
Thai legislature reviews draft laws
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is scheduled to deliberate on more draft laws this week, said NLA Whip spokesmen Jate Siratharanont and Yutthana Thapcharoen
First East Sea drilling expedition completed
Scientists completed the first East Sea drilling mission at a depth of 3,770 metres below sea level on February 21.
Pope appeals for urgent food aid to help famine-stricken South Sudan
Pope Francis called on Wednesday for urgent humanitarian aid for the starving people of South Sudan, saying millions risked being "condemned to death" by a famine in parts of the war-ravaged country.
The UK - Southeast Asia’s partner for growth
As the UK emerges from this period of change as a stronger, fairer, more united and more outward-looking nation...
Not an easy commitment to implement
At the recently concluded Munich Security Conference, the US has reassured other states that it will be unwavering in its commitment to the trans-Atlantic alliance...
Indonesia, Africa boost cooperation
Indonesia and African nations have developed cooperation since the “Bandung Declaration” in the Asia-Africa Cooperation in 1995, said the country’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on February 19.
VN urges adherence to int’l law, multilateralism promotion in Bonn
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh called for the adherence to international law and the promotion of multilateralism for peace and sustainable development
Russia offers to share intelligence with Philippines
Russia has offered the Philippines access to an intelligence database to help it fight crime and train elite forces to protect President Rodrigo Duterte.
VNA Philippines: Five killed in rebel attacks
Five people were killed and 15 others wounded in a series of attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) in southern Philippines on February 16, said the Philippine army on February 17.
Deputy PM calls for G20 support to developing countries
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has asked G20 members to increase support to developing countries in infrastructure
Thai Minister of Commerce confident in economic growth this year
Thai Minister of Commerce Aphiradee Tantraporn is confident that the Thai economy will continue its growth
Jakarta governor election opens in Indonesia
More than 7.1 million people in the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta headed to over 13,000 poll sites to elect their new governor on February 15.
Greece – a victim of disagreements
Greece is becoming a victim of the disagreement between the Eurozone and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the handling of its debt crisis.