ASEAN IN FOCUS

Indonesia calls for international help to deal with quake-tsunami

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- The Indonesian government on Monday called for international help to deal with the aftermath of a…

Indonesians turn to Facebook in desperate hunt for loved ones

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesians desperate to trace loved ones missing in the earthquake and tsunami that struck the island…

5.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Indonesia’s Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia's western Aceh province early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said,…

Malaysia ex-PM’s wife faces marathon grilling in graft probe

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- The luxury-loving wife of Malaysia's former prime minister Wednesday faced a marathon questioning session…

Hundreds pay tribute to Vietnam president at state funeral

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Hundreds of black-clad mourners, weeping or lighting incense and laying wreaths, gathered early Wednesday for a…

Vietnam holds tourism roadshow in the Philippines

  By Caesar Vallejos, Eagle News Service Showcasing Vietnam's timeless charm and tourism products that create endless experiences for visitors,…

UPDATED: Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang dead at 61: state media

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang died Friday at age 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state…

Former columnist jailed for ‘abusive’ posts on Suu Kyi

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- A former columnist for state media has been jailed for seven years for "abusive" Facebook posts…

Malaysia ex-PM arrested over $628 million linked to 1MDB, to be charged

by Sam Reeves Agence France Presse KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's toppled leader Najib Razak was arrested Wednesday and…

7 Vietnamese dead, 5 in coma after taking drugs at music festival

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Seven people have died and five others are in a coma after taking drugs at a dance…

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