Laos to establish bullion bank
The Government of Laos, represented by the Ministry of Finance, has signed a shareholders’ agreement with PTL Holding Co., Ltd. to establish the Lao Bullion Bank as a reserve fund for the nation’s economic and financial system.
ASEAN aims to become world’s fourth largest economy by 2030
ASEAN is on a positive trajectory to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 from the current fifth place, with the bloc’s gross domestic product (GDP) soaring 51%
UK water firms face big fines over sewage: regulator
A U.K. regulator on Tuesday said it proposed to fine three of England's biggest water suppliers a combined £168 million (US$214 million) for failure over sewage management.
Japan, Cambodia agree to boost defence cooperation
Defence Minister of Japan Minoru Kihara and his Cambodian counterpart Tea Seiha on August 5 agreed that the two nations will continue to boost their defence cooperation and exchanges,
Existential danger from COVID-19 pandemic
The danger from the COVID-19 pandemic is still latent, threatening people’s health and lives in the context that the immunity provided from the COVID-19 vaccine has decreased.
Extreme heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO
Extreme heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe.
Vietnam among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies next decade: Report
The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore,
Timor-Leste President arrives in Hanoi, beginning state visit to Vietnam
President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta arrived in Hanoi on July 31 evening, beginning his four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President To Lam.
Outcomes of AMM-57, related meetings announced
The ASEAN Secretariat held a press conference in Jakarta on July 30 to announce the results of the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-57) and related meetings.
Philippines minimises environmental oil spill after two shipwrecks
Philippine police on July 29 reported that the country's rescue teams have been working to minimise the oil leak from the MT Terra Nova, an oil tanker that sank off the coast of Manila Bay last week.
Vietnam attends Mekong-US Partnership Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Laos
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, empowered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son,
Vietnam attends related meetings within AMM-57 framework
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, who is also head of the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) delegation of Vietnam,
Russia to discuss Eurasian security structure at ASEAN meetings
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative on Eurasian security architecture when he attends events within the framework of the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-57)
Japan appoints economic specialists at ASEAN diplomatic missions
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko on July 23 announced the appointment of economic specialists at six diplomatic missions in five countries
Malaysia, Singapore tighten oversight of social networks to prevent scams
Malaysia and Singapore are broadening their oversight of some of the most popular social media, messaging platforms and market sites in order to curb surges in online scams and harm against minors.










