
Two separate strong earthquakes strike Philippines, Indonesia
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean early morning of January 9 off the coast of the Philippines, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
AMM-56: US Secretary of State stresses ASEAN’s centrality
The relationship with ASEAN is at the heart of the US’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific and both the US Indo-Pacific Strategy and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific
Americas struggle to deal with migration
The migration wave in the Americas shows no signs of slowing down, with a record number of more than 513,000 people passing through the dangerous jungle across Colombia and Panama in 2023, double the number in 2022.
Thailand’s Phuket seeks measures to promote tourism during low season
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Phuket office will continue promoting the province as a year-round destination with no official low season
Visa-free policy hoped to bring 25 billion USD to Indonesia's tourism industry
Indonesia's tourism sector could potentially generate up to 25 billion USD in additional revenue through the implementation of a visa-free entry policy for foreigners
Earthquake shakes western Indonesia
Indonesia’ meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency announced that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake
Cambodia designates December 29 as ‘Peace Day’
The Cambodian Government on January 1 declared December 29 as “Peace Day”, an official national holiday in this country.
CNN names Bangkok among 10 New Year countdown destinations
The US’s CNN has named Bangkok capital of Thailand among the top 10 ultimate places worldwide to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one.
Three rare dolphins spotted in Myanmar
Three Irrawaddy dolphin calves have been found recently in central Myanmar's Ayeyarwady River, reported the Global New Light of Myanmar.
Vietnam among world’s top 25 economies by 2038: UK think tank
Vietnam and the Philippines are the two economies in Southeast Asia that are projected to make a big leap in the World Economic League Table (WELT)
GCC, ROK sign free trade agreement
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Thursday in the Korean capital Seoul, the GCC said a statement.
Six dead in floods in southern Thailand
Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
China expects searing heat, more weather extremes in 2024
China - grappling with one of its coldest Decembers on record - will likely have to brace for another round of scorching heat
Lunar New Year listed as UN holiday
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution recognising Lunar New Year as an annual holiday of the world’s largest multilateral organisation.
Top 10 defining events of global economy in 2023
The slowdown in global economic recovery, rice export restrictions, and COP28’s historic deal to phase out fossil fuels