6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts waters off southern Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit offshore of southern Davao Oriental province of the Philippines on March 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Canada eyes stronger economic ties with ASEAN
Canada has so demonstrated a greater determination than ever in advancing economic, trade and investment ties with the ASEAN region
Vietnam seeking to diversify sports tourism experiences
Vietnam boasts a lot of advantages to develop sports tourism and is taking measures to promote this type of tourism - one of the fastest growing segments in the industry
Australia forms 1.3-billion-USD finance package to boost trade, investment with ASEAN
Australia on March 5 announced its plan to increase investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASSEAN) by setting up a 1.3-billion-USD finance package to boost trade and investment in the region.
New driving force for Japanese economy
Japan’s House of Representatives has just approved a draft budget of 112.57 trillion yen (750 billion USD) for the next fiscal year, starting in April 2024, to stabilise social security and promote economic growth.
Australia, Southeast Asia strengthen climate change, energy cooperation
The Australian Government has announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with Southeast Asia through a new 10 million AUD
Australia expands maritime cooperation with ASEAN
The Australian Government will invest 64 million AUD (41.8 million USD) over the next four years, including 40 million USD in new funding
American people contribute to cooling down inflation
Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop, making them spend more deliberately. Changes in consumption habits are helping the US bring down the inflation storm.
More than one billion now afflicted by obesity: Lancet
More than one billion people around the world are now suffering from obesity with the number having more than quadrupled since 1990
Thailand deploys rainmaking planes to battle drought, pollution
The Thai government plans to deploy 30 aircraft nationwide for cloud-seeding operations to induce artificial rain to battle air pollution and ease dry weather conditions in the main crop-growing areas.
Myanmar declares martial law in two townships of eastern state
Myanmar's State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar on February 28, the official television channel MRTV reported.
Malaysia to host Southeast Asian expo on tunnelling, underground space in March
The Southeast Asian Conference and Exhibition on Tunnelling and Underground Space 2024 (SEACETUS2024) will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from March 5 to 7.
China's COMAC to showcase aircraft in Malaysia
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC), a Chinese state-owned airplane manufacturer, is preparing to conquer the ASEAN market by conducting a flying display of its C919 and ARJ21 in Malaysia
Connectivity in ASEAN - key to regional development: ASEAN chief
Enhancing connectivity and resilience are key priorities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024,
Cambodia holds Senate election for fifth term
Cambodia’s Senate election for the fifth legislative term took place at 33 polling stations in eight regional constituencies nationwide on February 25.










