Vietnam, Thailand political parties seek closer ties
A delegation from Thailand's Democrat Party is on a working visit to Vietnam and to attend a seminar held within the framework of the third ASEAN Future Forum.
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China holds ‘special operation’ near Taiwan after Philippine-Japan talks
Tokyo and Manila said last month they would start formal talks “to delimit the maritime boundary” of an economic zone and continental shelf between them, angering Beijing.
Timor-Leste PM arrives in Hanoi for official visit, 3rd ASEAN Future Forum
The visit is significant not only for bilateral relations but also for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN integration following its admission as the association’s 11th member.
As President Prabowo falters, Indonesia’s political heavyweights smell an opening
President Prabowo Subianto is facing sustained scrutiny over the economy, state spending, the cost of living and declining foreign investor confidence – a moment some rivals…
Renewed scrutiny over legality of endangered elephants’ move from Malaysia to Japan
The elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – are currently housed at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, but campaigners are calling for their return, arguing that the animals should never have…
Malaysia defends trade practices as US studies excess capacity, forced labour concerns
Trade minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said US concerns centred on allegations of excess production capacity and forced labour, particularly on whether or not products from…
Singapore, Malaysia ink pacts to promote alternative ways for firms to resolve legal disputes
Through their dispute resolution institutions, the neighbours will also deepen collaboration in the ADR field by jointly organising and participating in each other’s events and…
Riel to rupees: Cambodia and India launch cross-border QR code payments
The official launch ceremony of phase one of the new system (Indians Scan Cambodia’s KHQR Codes) was held in Phnom Penh on June 2.
Cambodia welcomes ASEAN customs directors to regional conference
The forum has brought together customs leaders from across Southeast Asia to exchange views and strengthen cooperation. The three-day meeting runs from June 2 to June 4.
Myawaddy Bridge 2 checkpoint reopens for Thai-Myanmar trade
With the reopening, Myanmar has resumed issuing both import licences for goods from Thailand and export licences for its own products.