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.
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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.
‘Avoid interfering’ with Scarborough Shoal patrols: China to Philippines
The Philippines and China have been locked in a long-standing maritime dispute over the area.
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s dangerous manoeuvering
The Philippine Coast Guard said the "close distance manoeuvering" by the Chinese Coast Guard vessel took place on March 2.