
Philippines: President's longtime aide runs for president
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's longtime aide-turned-senator Christopher Go on November 13 turned to run for president
Vietnam urges countries in Sahel region to stay united against terrorism
Vietnam has underlined the need for a comprehensive approach for countries in the Sahel region to address the root causes of terrorism.
Thailand officially takes over APEC chairmanship for 2022
Thailand on November 12 took over the rotating chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum from New Zealand...
Laos prepares to exit least developed country status in 2026
The Lao government has called for all sectors and stakeholders to prepare for a smooth transition in plans to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, according to the Vientiane Times newspaper.
ASEAN fintech startups attract record funding
Funding for financial technology (fintech) startups in ASEAN more than tripled to hit a record of 3.5 billion USD in the first nine months of 2021, according to a report.
New COVID-19 developments recorded in Southeast Asia
The Indonesian government is planning to vaccinate children aged 6 to 11 years old
Singapore launches national AI programme in finance
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on November 8 the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programme
Vietnam’s commitments at COP26 well received
Vietnam’s strong commitments at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26),
Vietnam Standard Chartered’s priority destination
Standard Chartered Bank has identified Vietnam as one of priority destinations among emerging economies thanks to its development potential and open-door policy.
Indonesia starts inoculating children aged 6-11
Indonesia will begin inoculating COVID-19 vaccine for children aged between 6 and 11 in areas that have achieved the government’s target, a senior official has said.
Italian media highlight Vietnam’s important role in ASEAN
Italy’s Marx21 website on November 2 ran an article by Giulio Chinappi, saying Vietnam plays a central role at the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits.
COP26: ADB announces 665 million USD programme to aid green recovery in ASEAN
Four partners have collectively pledged 665 million USD toward a platform managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that aims to mobilise an additional 7 billion USD...
COP26: EU supports green economic recovery in ASEAN
Director-General for International Partnerships at the European Commission Koen Doens has highlighted the crucial role of programmes...
COVID-19 continues seeing complicated developments in regional countries
More than 53 percent of patients died from COVID-19 in Malaysia had not been vaccinated, while Singapore said it is fearing 2,000 deaths a year as a result of the pandemic.
Indonesia approves Sinovac vaccine for children aged 6-11
Indonesia’s National Agency of Food and Drug Control (BPOM) has approved China’s Sinovac vaccine for emergency use in children aged 6 to 11.