ASEAN News

North Korea Releases Detained US Citizen Travis King to Third Country

North Korea has freed jailed American citizen Travis King to a third country, signaling a diplomatic breakthrough in a case…

August 16, 2023

Japan Vigilant as New Coronavirus Variant EG5 Gains Momentum

Japan is keeping a careful eye on the spread of a novel coronavirus type known as EG5, which is gaining…

August 15, 2023

Iran to Utilize Unblocked South Korea Funds for Non-Sanctioned Trade Initiatives

Iran has declared the use of recently freed South Korean cash for the buying of non-sanctioned items, in a significant…

August 14, 2023

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

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