ASEAN News

Philippines in Talks With Vietnam and India for Rice Imports

The Philippines Department of Agriculture has begun negotiations with Vietnam and India with the government expected to lower rice prices…

August 12, 2023

Owners of ‘LGBT’ Swatch watches could face three-year jail sentence in Malaysia

LGBTQ+ people in Malaysia face discrimination as homosexuality remains illegal in the country. In the latest incident, owners or sellers…

August 11, 2023

Uncertainty Looms as President Biden’s Attendance at ASEAN Summits in Jakarta Remains in Doubt

In light of China's expanding influence in the region, concerns have been raised over US President Joe Biden's projected absence…

August 11, 2023

Vietnam Marks ASEAN’s 56th Anniversary With Flag-Hoisting Ceremony

Vietnam hosted the ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony in Hanoi to mark the bloc’s 56th founding anniversary.  Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui…

August 8, 2023

Philippines Considers Extending Reduced Import Tariffs Amid Inflation Concerns

Philippine officials are thinking of extending the lower import tariffs on rice, corn, and pig past 2023 in response to…

August 7, 2023

Thailand: Search underway for woman who robbed gold shop of 37 necklaces at gunpoint

A middle-aged woman in a full-face crash helmet, dark green jacket and black trousers made off with 37 necklaces in…

August 5, 2023

India Proactive in Assisting Partners, Reiterates Food Support to Myanmar, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

Upholding its foreign policy “Neighborhood First”, India reiterated its food support to Myanmar, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Speaking at the…

August 5, 2023

North Korea Condemns US Weapons Aid to Taiwan

North Korea harshly criticised the United States' choice to give Taiwan a weapons aid package costing up to $345 million…

August 4, 2023

The world awaits answers on just how successful Indonesia’s Golden Visa policy will be

Indonesia's Golden Visa policy will waive visas for foreign companies who make a real investment of at least $50 million…

August 3, 2023

CPEC Has Injected New Momentum into Pakistan’s Economic and Social Development: Xi

Reaffirming Beijing’s readiness to work with Pakistan, President Xi Jinping highlighted the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an exemplary project…

August 2, 2023

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