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Migrant Shipwreck off Malaysia Kills at Least Seven

AFP - Malaysian authorities have recovered at least seven bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized near the Thai border, a maritime agency official said on Sunday, 9 November. Officials believe the boat was carrying undocumented migrants who departed from Myanmar, part of a group of at least 300 people...

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

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

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...

Laos-Thailand Trade Crosses USD 5 Billion for First Eight Months of 2022

Until August 2022, bilateral trade between Laos and Thailand generated more than USD 5.3 billion. In comparison to the same period in 2021, bilateral trade...

Thailand Eyes for Tourists from China via Laos-China Railway Next Year

Thailand expects it will benefit from the spillover tourism from the Laos-China Railway when China fully opens its borders in 2023. The Thaiger reports that...

Myanmar Warns that ASEAN Pressure for Peace Could Have ‘Negative Implications’

Last week, Myanmar's military government warned that any coercion from ASEAN member nations to put a time frame on peace negotiations would have "negative...

Top 5 Places to Visit in Quang Nam, Vietnam

Vietnam is often hailed by many as Southeast Asia's next ‘it’ tourist destination. It was recently recommended as one of the Top places to...

Thai Businessman in Possession of Child Pornography Arrested in Udon Thani

An infamous Thai businessman was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography and shooting explicit content featuring minors. Local police in Udon Thani stormed...

National Geographic Lists Laos as Breathtaking Travel Destination for 2023

National Geographic, one of the most widely-read and respected magazines in the world, has selected Laos as one of the 25 most breathtaking places...