
WHO praises Cambodia’s COVID-19 vaccination programme
Cambodia’s successful vaccine rollout has saved lives, stabilised the health system, and contributed to the nation’s economic recovery, World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Cambodia Li Ailan said on April 10.
Philippines lowers alert level for Taal volcano
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on April 9 lowered the alert level for Taal volcano
Khmer-Vietnamese Association in Cambodia convenes third congress
Chau Van Chi was re-elected as President of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association (KVA) in Cambodia for the 2021-26 term at the association’s third congress
Lao newspaper spotlights Laos – Vietnam special solidarity
The Vientiane Times of Laos ran an article on April 8 titled “Special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam” to mark the Laos-Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022
Vietnam attends ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee’s meeting
Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, has attended the virtual 23rd ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee
Indonesia wants its language to become one ASEAN official language
Indonesia will work to make Indonesian become one of official languages of ASEAN, according to Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Anwar Makarim.
Inflation in Indonesia, Thailand on the rise
Indonesia’s inflation in March 2022 reached 0.66 percent month-to-month, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Vietnam plays active part at Human Rights Council’s 49th session
Vietnam actively contributed opinions at the 49th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC)
Japan reaffirms backing for rules-based international order in East Sea
Japan strongly supports compliance with the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal Award on the East Sea arbitration case, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kashikawa Kazuhiko has twitted.
ASEAN begins work on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision
The High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision discussed core elements of the Post-2025 Vision at its first meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on March 31 and April 1.
Malaysia to expand defence cooperation with Indonesia, Philippines
Malaysia has agreed to strengthen three-way defence cooperation with Indonesia and the Philippines
Vietnam attends ADSOM WG, ADSOM-Plus WG meetings
A delegation of the Ministry of National Defence attended the virtual conferences of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Working Group (ADSOM WG) and the ADSOM-Plus WG on March 28 and 29.
Thailand considers easing entry regulations for international visitors
The Thai Tourism and Sports Ministry is considering the replacement of mandatory PCR testing for foreign tourists with COVID rapid antigen tests certified by a competent authority from May 1.
Malaysia hosts Asian security, defence conferences
About 25,000 visitors from more than 50 countries and territories are expected to attend the 2022 Defence Services Asia (DSA)
Thousands evacuated after Taal volcano in Philippines erupts
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate from their homes near Taal volcano in the Philippines on March 26 after an eruption sent ash and steam hundreds of metres into the sky.