ASEAN

At Least 19 Dead After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, 8 June, killing at least 19 people. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across the region and damaged buildings and infrastructure. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council continues to consolidate casualty figures, while local...

Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use...

Thailand, Vietnam Target USD 25 Billion Trade Goal as Ties Enter ‘New Phase’

Thailand and Vietnam pledged deeper economic and security cooperation on 28 May as the...

Laos Calls on Vietnam for 2031 SEA Games Hosting Preparations

Laos has requested Vietnam’s support in sports development and athlete training as the country...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Northeast Thailand Feels the Pinch Amid Slow Return of Shoppers from Laos

Businesses in northeastern Thailand have noted that cross-border trade has been slow to recover following the reopening of borders with Laos, with improved domestic...

Thailand Celebrates Non-Stinky Durian

The Thai province of Nakhon Ratchasima is celebrating the certification of its "non-stinky" durian variety as a geographical indication (GI). The Pak Chong-Khao Yai durian,...

Southeast Asian Central Banks to Connect Payment Systems via QR Code

Central banks in Southeast Asia hope to link payment systems across the region this year using QR code technology. Perry Warjiyo, Governor of the Bank...

Thailand to Charge New Tourism Entry Fee to All Arrivals

A proposed tourism fee of THB 300 to be charged directly to arrivals in Thailand is back on the table, according to the country's...

Russia to Deepen Defense Cooperation with Myanmar

Russia and Myanmar are to strengthen their defense cooperation following a meeting in Moscow between Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, and top Russian...

Representatives from Laos Attend Sydney Energy Forum

Laos has sent representatives from the energy sector to participate in the Sydney Energy Forum, held in Sydney, Australia from 12 to 13 July.  Indo-Pacific...