ASEAN IN FOCUS

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spews hot ash and sand

JAKARTA, May 27, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed a six-kilometre cloud of ash into the sky…

Thousands flee as Philippine storm hits main island

MANILA, May 26, 2024 (AFP) - A severe storm battered the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, dumping heavy rain…

Large apartment fire in central Hanoi kills 14 people: state media

    HANOI, May 24, 2024 (AFP) - A fire that ripped through a small apartment block in central Hanoi…

Singapore boosts security after Malaysia police station attack

  SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore has tightened security after an attack on a police station in neighbouring…

One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence

BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured Tuesday in…

Manila and Washington sign agreement to develop Philippines’ nuclear workforce

MANILA, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines and the United States agreed Tuesday to train Filipinos how to build…

Tycoon Musk touches down in Bali for Starlink launch

DENPASAR, Indonesia, May 19, 2024 (AFP) - Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched Sunday his Starlink service on Indonesia's resort island…

Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president

BANGKOK, Thailand, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated public security minister To Lam to be the…

Philippines replaces its military commander for disputed waters

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Saturday it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in…

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