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ASEAN

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity and sustained momentum will be vital to safeguarding the region’s peace and prosperity.  Faiz Abdullah, chairman of Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS), cautioned against letting Malaysia’s recent diplomatic breakthroughs fade. He highlighted the first-ever...

Blasts at Indonesian School Mosque Injure Over 50

AFP - Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at...

Turmoil in Tiaras at Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Lao Migrant Workers Thought to Be Among 11 Dead in Thai Road Accident

A road accident in Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province on Saturday night may have claimed the lives of Lao migrant workers. According to Thairath, the Amnad...

Laos 5th Largest Tourist Market for Thailand in January

Laos ranked fifth among the major tourist source markets for Thailand from January 1 to 15 of this year, according to the Tourism Authority...

UN Expert: Cambodia Ready to Legally Recognize LGBT Families

Cambodia is poised to make strides toward full integration of LGBT persons in all social sectors, effectively protecting them from violence and discrimination, a...

Japan Uses Demining Experience in Laos to Help Ukraine

Japan is using experience gained from clearing mines in Laos and Cambodia to provide assistance to Ukraine. NHK reports that Japan is helping Ukraine remove...

Laos Among List of Countries Greenlit for Chinese Group Tours

Laos is among 20 countries China has authorized for the resumption of outbound group tours, according to its Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry...

Scoot Flight to Singapore Departs Early, Stranding 29 Passengers

A Scoot flight from Amritsar, India, bound for Singapore departed four hours early on Wednesday, leaving 29 passengers behind. According to a report by Straits...