Citizens from 14 more countries permitted to enter Laos under new travel scheme
January 03, 2022 | 22:37
The Consular Affairs Department of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added citizens from 14 more countries to the list of nationalities eligible to travel to Laos under the Green Travel Zone Plan.
ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021
December 28, 2021 | 11:16
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
ASEAN Honour Day held at World Expo 2020 Dubai
December 28, 2021 | 08:00
The ASEAN Honour Day was held on December 13 with a series of activities, including the opening ceremony and movie video showcasing the region’s diversity, within the framework of the World Expo 2020 Dubai.
Malaysia’s approved investments rise by 51 percent despite COVID-19 pandemic
December 24, 2021 | 11:57
Investment in Malaysia has increased remarkably in spite of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam urges promoting Middle East peace process
December 23, 2021 | 10:22
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties concerned to promote the peace process in the Middle East when addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the situation in the Middle East on December 21.
Philippine President declares state of calamity in typhoon-ravaged areas
December 23, 2021 | 07:00
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity in several regions to speed up relief efforts for victims of typhoon Rai that ravaged central and southern Philippines last week.
ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021
December 22, 2021 | 10:29
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
ASEAN training course connects women-led SMEs
December 22, 2021 | 10:26
An ASEAN training course on improving export capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by women took place on December 21.
ASEAN holds 5th round of RCEP webinar series
December 22, 2021 | 10:22
The Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN), together with the East Asia Business Council, has run the 5th round of the webinar series on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Philippines reports at least 75 deaths as Typhoon Rai hits
December 20, 2021 | 11:18
The death toll from Typhoon Rai - the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year - has risen to at least 75, according to official statistics announced by local authorities on December 19.
27 feared dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka
December 17, 2021 | 15:36
Twenty-seven people were feared dead after a blaze swept through a commercial building housing a mental health clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on Friday, as reports said police considered arson a possible cause of the fire.
Vietnam fulfils role as Chair of Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries
December 16, 2021 | 10:35
The 20th General Assembly of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC-20) took place via videoconference on December 15 under the chair of Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the Veterans’ Association of Vietnam (VAVN).
Developing Asia growth outlook slightly down in 2021-2022
December 15, 2021 | 15:20
The ADB revised its economic growth outlook for developing Asia, down slightly to 7 per cent this year and 5.3 per cent next year.
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