ASEAN IN FOCUS

Fewest virus cases in ASEAN: Lao PDR envoy explains how his country prevented COVID-19 spread

https://youtu.be/wN2Dni1Wz1o (Eagle News) -- The Ambassador of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) in Manila, His Excellency Songkane Luangmuninthone, talks about…

PHL, Russia agree on data sharing on Sputnik V vaccine clinical trials in COVID-19 fight

PHL, one of 5 countries outside Russia to join Sputnik V Phase 3 clinical trials starting October (Eagle News) –…

US warship sails near disputed islands in tense South China Sea

  BEIJING, China (AFP) -- An American warship sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the…

Thailand to push for more restriction of online content: minister

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand is pushing for the removal of 1,000 online posts, videos, and other content that "breaks…

UPDATED: Jolo hit by 2 explosions; at least 14 killed, including 7 soldiers; scores injured on busy street

(Eagle News) -- Two explosions rocked Jolo, Sulu today, Monday, Aug. 24, killing seven soldiers, six civilians, one policeman, and…

Thai court issues warrants after protesters tackle royal taboos

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai court issued arrest warrants Wednesday for six pro-democracy activists involved in recent rallies that…

Malaysia coast guard kill Vietnamese fisherman in S. China Sea clash

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- The Malaysian coast guard shot dead a Vietnamese fisherman whose boat tried to ram a…

Vietnam looking to buy Russia virus vaccine

  HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam's health ministry is looking to buy a bulk order of Russia's coronavirus vaccine, state…

Malaysian economy shrinks most in more than 20 years

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's economy suffered its worst contraction in more than 20 years during the second…

Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung blasts tower of smoke and ash into sky

MEDAN, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia's Mount Sinabung erupted Monday, belching a massive column of ash and smoke 5,000 metres (16,400…

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