
President-elect Donald Trump and the Paris Agreement
The ongoing 22nd UN Conference on Climate Change in Marrakech, Morocco is discussing implementation of the Paris Agreement which came into force on November 4.
EU’s stronger trade protection more likely
The European Union (EU) appears to be ready to impose anti-dumping tariffs as the Netherlands and Austria on November 11 signaled that they supported the EU’s anti-dumping measure.
Attackers killed in continued clashes in Myanmar
A total of 25 attackers were killed in clashes as the Myanmar’s troops conducted clearance operation in the southern state of Rakhine, reported Myawaddy, the country’s militant media.
Watchdog condemns Syrian government, IS use of banned chemical weapons
The executive body of the global chemical weapons watchdog voted on November 11 to condemn the use of banned toxic agents
Malaysia records higher-than-expected economic growth
Malaysia's economy recorded a higher-than-expected growth in the third quarter of this year after the five consecutive quarters of slowing.
Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy
US President Barack Obama's foreign policy legacy rests in part on a foundation of unilateral actions that his successor Donald Trump could reverse with the stroke of a pen.
First Vietnamese American woman elected to US lower house
Democrat Ngoc Dung Stephanie Murphy has become the first Vietnamese American woman to get a seat in the US lower house, defeating her experienced Republican rival John Mica in Florida’s 7th district during the November 8 election.
US greets its 45th President
With 276 electoral votes against 218 votes for Hillary Clinton, Republican nominee Donald Trump has won the US Presidential election 2016 to become the 45th President of the US.
Myanmar plans to expand Yangon city
The authorities of Yangon city of Myanmar are planning to expand the city in the southwest direction with new seven satellite towns, reported local newspaper “Myawaddy” on November 7.
US Presidential Election- A dramatic race
On November 8, more than 100 million American voters will cast their ballots to elect the 45th US President. This is the biggest political event of the year in the US.
Indonesian President cancels Australian trip over domestic protests
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on November 5 cancelled his upcoming visit to Australia after Islamist protests broke out in Jakarta.
Thailand beefs up security in Bangkok
Thailand’s authorities have stepped up security in Bangkok since November 3 following an alert of possible car bomb attacks in the capital city.
Thailand: Phuket bomb attack suspect admits crime
A suspect of bomb attacks in Phuket resort admitted his involvement in the attacks that shook the southern Thailand in early August, according to Thai police on November 2.
Indonesia to help Malaysian fishermen in case of emergency
The Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia said on November 2 that it is willing to cooperate with and help Malaysian fishermen if they face any problems or emergencies in the country’s waters.
Thailand tightens security in south
A large number of police and military forces were deployed to ensure security in southern provinces of Thailand with schools re-opening on November 1, reported the country’s media.