
Philippines warns health concerns as volcano spews ash
Philippine authorities on June 11 gave “health concern” warnings due to ash cloud and toxic gases spewing from Mayon volcano.
Thai PM urges action on 'Pattani State' call
Thailand's outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists...
Iceland to suspend embassy operations in Moscow from Aug 1
Iceland's foreign ministry will suspend its embassy operations in Moscow from Aug. 1 and has asked Russia to scale back its diplomatic activities in Reykjavik, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
Singapore, Indonesia enhance energy cooperation
Sembcorp Gas Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore-based energy firm Sembcorp Industries
ASEAN discusses maritime protection
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9
World Bank lifts 2023 global growth forecasts, but cuts next year's outlook
The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth forecast as the U.S. and other major economies have proven more resilient than forecast, but said higher interest rates would cause a larger-than-expected drag next year.
Risk of recession casts dark shadow on global economic picture
Statistics from major economies around the world reflected strong concerns about the market and the risk of a recession looming over the world economic picture.
Singapore, US agree to enhance defence cooperation
Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen had a meeting with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin at the Shangri-La Singapore hotel on June 2,
Singapore, China sign MOU to establish secure defence hotline
Singapore and China on June 1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which the two countries will work toward establishing a Secure Defence Telephone Link for high-level communications between their defence leaders.
Myanmar extends COVID-19 restrictions until end of June
Myanmar’s Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of COVID-19 on May 30 announced
ASEAN, China vow to enhance partnership
After two years of meeting via videoconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic, senior officials from ASEAN and China resumed their in-person meeting at the 29th ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation
French institute holds workshop on East Sea issue
A workshop was held at the headquarters of the French Senate in Paris on May 26 to discuss the East Sea
ASEAN speeds up FTA negotiations with Canada
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to strengthen economic cooperation through the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations...
Malaysia signs important deals at LIMA 2023
Malaysia's Defence Ministry announced on May 26 that it has signed 43 agreements worth 10.1 billion RM (2.2 billion USD) with partner during this year’s 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA).
Initiative for ASEAN Integration Task Force holds 70th meeting
The Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force held its 70th meeting at the headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on May 25,