Budget allocation and green progress top priorities: Cambodia minister to Asean
The minister added Cambodia gave special attention to leverage sustainable technologies to enhance the resilience of socio-economic development.
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Vietnam asks China to cease militarisation in South China Sea, reasserts sovereignty over islands
A spokesperson said the strengthening of militarisation is not conducive to the maintenance of peace, stability, and development in the South China Sea.
UK’s Asean ambassador in Cambodia on official visit
The UK embassy said that a strong UK-Asean relationship is a critical part of their global engagement, foreign policy and Indo-Pacific Tilt.
Australia commits to beef up Cambodia’s cold chain capacity
The commitment was announced during a meeting between the Australian ambassador Pablo Kang and Prime Minister Hun Sen at the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Asean can’t decide on stand vs China: Philippines presidential debate
The presidential hopefuls include former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales, former Foreign Affairs Secretary Ernesto Abella, Vice President Leni Robredo, and Manila Mayor Isko…
UN Myanmar envoy briefs Cambodia PM on ‘three-layered solution’
UN secretary-general's special envoy on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer made the visit after her meeting with Asean envoy to Myanmar Prak Sokhonn two days earlier.
Malaysians racing out the gate for home as S’pore-M’sia Causeway reopens
The travellers received a warm welcome from Johor state executive councillors at both the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complexes at the Johor side.
THB252 million allocated for Thai-M’sia border road connection
The approval was a follow-up to a previous meeting on Oct 28, 2021 which yielded no conclusion due to a lack of agreement between the parties.
Malaysia and Indonesia to sign ‘maid MOU’
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Indonesian President Joko Widodo are expected to witness the MOU signing on April 1, 2022.
China warns Philippines against patrolling Panatag Shoal
The Philippine Coast Guard earlier reported that a China Coast Guard vessel came dangerously close to one of its patrol ships.