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Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces of Evicting Civilians on Border

AFP - Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20 families from returning to their homes on the disputed border, according to his letter to the head of the UN released on 18 September. The Thai army said the Cambodian residents had "illegally occupied" Thai territory. The...

Thai Forces Fire Tear Gas in Border Stand-off With Cambodians

AFP - Thai forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas during a stand-off with...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally...

Malaysia’s Largest Island State Aims to Be Region’s ‘Green Battery’

By Jan HENNOP/AFP - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

Vietnam’s Internet Speed Affected by Undersea Cable Fault

Due to Monday's technical issues with APG's undersea connection and the ongoing repairs to two additional undersea cables, Vietnam's internet speed will continue to...

Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand Treated for Heart Condition

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand has been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat (heart arrhythmia), according to a statement issued by the Royal Household...

Myanmar Junta Claims Opposition as ‘Terrorists’ in ‘Non-Asean’ Meeting

The military government of Myanmar met with several ASEAN leaders at an informal meeting last week where it denounced its opponents as "terrorists". Hosted...

Isan, Thailand Holds its First Sustainable Innovation Expo

Isan BCG Expo 2022, Isan's largest sustainable innovation expo, was held in early December 2022. The expo was a joint cooperation between Khon Kaen...

Japan to Provide USD 6.1 Million to Support Road Repairs in Laos

The Japanese government will provide USD 6.1 million to finance the equipment needed to restore deteriorating and damaged roads in Laos. A signing ceremony for...

Vietnam Likely to Grant E-Visas to All Countries

This idea was suggested by Vietnam's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Mr. Nguyen Van Hung to provide a boost to the country's tourism...