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ASEAN steps up terrorism fight in digital age

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter‑Terrorism (SEARCCT) under Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 24

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Indonesia concludes FTA talks with Eurasian Economic Union

ASEAN education ministers agree on joint statement on student dropout

Vietnam helps lift ASEAN - India ties to new height: ambassador

Vietnam has been playing a highly active role in enhancing ASEAN - India relations,

Vietnam hopes for UNCLOS Group of Friends’ greater role in responding to emerging challenges

Nearly 100 member states of the Group of Friends on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) held a ceremony on June 14 to mark 40 years since the adoption of the convention.

US, Thailand boost defense ties

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Prayuth Chan-o-cha on June 13 as part of an effort to strengthen bilateral defense ties.

Vietnam backs comprehensive solution to Myanmar issue

Vietnam supports a comprehensive and sustainable solution with the strong commitment of relevant parties to the Myanmar issue,

Malaysia focuses on expanding trade with EU, ASEAN

Malaysia is calling on the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) to work more closely to further explore the full potential of the country

Germany’s DW considers Vietnam new destination for European companies

Vietnam's active economic performance in recent years has captured the attention of some major European firms, said German English-language news site DW in a June 8 article.

Vietnam calls for EAS partners’ support in pandemic control, recovery promotion

Vietnam has proposed East Asia Summit (EAS) partners, with their potential and strengths

Indonesia, Australia boost bilateral ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading a delegation to visit Indonesia from June 5-7.

Vietnam a flagship of ASEAN: Russian media

Russia’s e-newspaper Infox.ru has run an article written by Grigory Trofimchuk

19th ASEAN Regional Forum Security Policy Conference held online

The 19th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Security Policy Conference took place via videoconference under the chair of Cambodia on June 3.

Diplomat proposes ways to beef up India – ASEAN relations

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has attended workshops themed “Act East through North East” and “Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence”...

WB provides 224 million USD to help Indonesia improve public transport

The World Bank has approved a 224 million USD package for Indonesia’s Mass Transit (MASTRAN) Project.

Malaysia, RoK deploy forces to Rim of the Pacific exercise

The Malaysian Royal Navy (RMN) ship, Kapal Diraja Lekir, on May 30 began its 99-day deployment at sea to take part in the 2022 Rim of The Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise set to begin late next month on the US’s Hawaiian Islands.

Thailand enhances connectivity with Laos

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is speeding up the development of several railway stations to pave the way for logistics and investment projects involving Laos, local media reported.

Malaysia targets more resilient semiconductor supply chain

A Malaysian official has underlined the need for a more resilient and flexible semiconductor supply chain for the country to navigate a course of robust and sustainable growth.