Marcos thanks Singapore OFWs: We’ll improve Philippines in return
He noted Singapore was the second-highest source of overseas Filipino workers remittances in 2021, generating around $2.2 billion.
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Thought leaders consider Asean has “strong” social cohesion: Study
the study found that 69 percent of those surveyed in South-east Asia saw a “strong” social cohesion, with 13 percent seeing it as “weak”.
Vital for S’pore, Malaysia to strengthen cooperation in the face of global headwinds: Lawrence Wong
Both countries have a high level of interdependency across many areas, and their relationship is underpinned by close people-to-people and family ties, he noted.
Singapore offers more healthcare jobs for Filipinos: Bongbong Marcos
“If the jobs in the Philippines are already complete, we still have the opportunity to show how good our overseas workers are,” he added.
Malaysia urges Asean to “buck up” in enforcing Myanmar peace plan
The 10-nation bloc has been pushing Myanmar's military rulers to follow a peace "consensus" they agreed to last year.
Trade, security top agenda as ‘Bongbong’ visits Bogor
Despite undergoing a trade recession in 2020, the two countries’ dealings have managed to recover, with data placing two-way trade at US$9.87 billion in 2021.
Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
President Marcos urges Asean to lead for peace in first overseas trip
President Marcos said he chose Indonesia as his first destination because the two neighbours are close geographically as well as in culture and ethnicity.
Cambodia, Thailand agree 2023-25 tourism recovery plan
The plan covers facilitation of travel and border crossings, promotion of joined market research themed "two country, one goal" as well as human resource development.
Key agreements, enhanced ties eyed in Marcos Jr’s state visits to Indonesia, Singapore
“I expect that we will be coming back with a harvest of business deals to be signed in my state visits that will further strengthen our economic ties with both Indonesia and…