Drug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar
A joint delegation comprising Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the UN visited the Thai-Lao-Cambodian border to assess the situation of drug trafficking in the region.
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Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia is the first regional agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy…
WFP further cuts food vouchers for Rohingyas
Food vouchers are now less than 9 cents per meal, just weeks after thousands lost their home to Cyclone Mocha.
ADB urges Asean to boost life quality for faster recovery
The region's path to progress must increasingly focus on achieving success in reading, math, and science, better nutrition, and access to quality healthcare, noted the report of…
Asean countries send emergency aid for victims of cyclone Mocha
In the coming days, the disaster relief supplies from Asean countries will continue to arrive, with a total value of aid totalling about US$1.65 million.
Papua New Guinea, US sign security pact with eye on China
The US has growing concerns about China’s rise in the Pacific, where it is trying to woo nations with an array of diplomatic and financial incentives.
Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft
Suited to hot tropical weather, the intricately embroidered blouse is usually long-sleeved, and ranges from loose-fitting to semi-transparent, figure-hugging cuts.
Asean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse
In an April report, the Asian Development Bank projected that the economies in the Asia-Pacific region will grow 4.8 per cent this year and next year, adding that growth in the…
Thai people and the military
Leaders and the people of Asean are watching the developments in Thailand, one of the regional bloc’s cofounders, and one which is seen as a role model in developing agriculture…
Asean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say
Experts also said Jakarta, widely considered to be Asean’s natural leader, has been held back this year by the bloc’s divided voice on urgent matters.