This year, eat your way through Southeast Asia
The vibrant and dynamic street markets offer curious foodies a chance to feast on many delicacies, including deep-fried insects, the author writes.
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PM Hun Sen urges closer Asean ties with China at leader awards
“ASEAN-China will continue to build on their achievements and promote peace, stability, and development in the region and the world,” he said.
End of EU’s dictation
In their recent declaration, the issue of human rights was barely touched upon because the EU knows it is dealing with a partner with much stronger bargaining power.
Ukraine eyes cooperation treaty at November Asean Summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation believes Russia’s invasion may have increased Ukraine's interest in becoming a party to the treaty.
ASEAN ministers to hold emergency talks on Myanmar
Myanmar has been in chaos since a coup in February last year, with more than 2,300 killed in the military's brutal crackdown on dissent.
A mute secretary-general undermines ASEAN centrality
The writer says Asean secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi's refrain from saying anything substantive on the Ukraine-Russian conflict is unacceptable.
Bright signs emerge in SE Asian tourism sector
Travellers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination upon entry into Thailand, meanwhile, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia have eliminated quarantine requirements.
After son’s death, dad wants other scam victims saved
A 30-year-old man said he was hoodwinked by a Malaysian he befriended on WeChat who offered him about US$1300 a month for an easy job, and flew to Bangkok in mid-July.
Philippines’ Marcos Jr to begin visit to Indonesia, Singapore on Sept 4
He is scheduled to meet with local businesses to promote trade and investment under his presidency, on top of holding meetings with the Filipino community in Indonesia.
Indo-Pacific gets crowded as Russia, Asean hold naval drills
Russia’s newfound interest in Southeast Asia follows a whirlwind of diplomatic engagement from other regional actors, most prominently the US and China