Plans underway for direct flights between India, Cambodia ‘soon’
Indian ambassador to Cambodia Devyani Khobragade also stated that both nations are keen to enhance trade and tourism ties during a meeting with Minister of Economy and Finance Aun…
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Philippines, Australia to hold ‘small-scale’ joint drills in Palawan
The exercise, which runs from Oct. 16 to Oct. 27 and involves some 80 soldiers from both sides, will focus on counterterrorism operations and special operations.
Indonesia’s submarine procurement unlikely as deadline approaches
Analysts say Indonesia does not urgently need the additional submarines, but agree it is time to revamp the Navy’s outdated platforms considering the sheer size of Indonesia’s…
Malaysia mulls over stronger action on haze; Indonesia says it has sealed off 35 large plantations
However, air in Malaysia remained polluted on Oct 7 evening, with five out of 68 monitoring stations nationwide reporting unhealthy air.
Megawati, Mahathir meet in Kuala Lumpur, discuss new capital city
Mahathir mentioned the monumental task of moving Indonesia’s capital city, a job that would be more complex than what the Malaysian government undertook when it moved the…
Indonesia yet to respond on haze issue, says Malaysian climate minister
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said he would immediately follow up on the matter with Indonesia’s environment and forestry…
To realise its promise, Asia must create conditions for peace, security and continued prosperity: PM Lee
He also said that Asian countries have agency, and if they can make the right choices, they can create the conditions for peace, security and continued prosperity.
Philippine Ayungin resupply mission ‘a success’ despite Chinese harassment: Officials
Beijing condemned the Philippine resupply mission, saying the vessels had entered its waters in the Spratly Islands illegally.
Asean agriculture minister meeting focuses on resilience and food security
A joint statement released after the meet also highlighted efforts to establish dialogue partnerships with international NGOs.
Malaysia has sent letter to Indonesia over transboundary haze issue: Climate change minister
The Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System website reported that as of this afternoon, the air quality in Sri Aman was at an unhealthy level of 138, while in Serian…