ASEAN IN FOCUS

Biden, ‘Quad’ leaders to talk maritime security as China tensions grow

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tensions brewing in Asia's trade-rich waters top the agenda as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes…

Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment

By Karen Lema and Poppy McPherson MANILA (Reuters) - The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range…

Myanmar’s flooding death toll rises to 113, state media reports

(Reuters) - Myanmar's death toll from floods rose to at least 113 as of Saturday evening, the country's military government…

Plan for summit on UN sidelines to seek ways ‘to talk sense’ into China, Philippines envoy says

David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A summit of at least 20 nations is planned on the sidelines of the U.N. General…

Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Yagi at 141 as Hanoi faces flood risk

HANOI (Reuters) -The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi has risen to 141, the government said on Wednesday as…

Typhoon Yagi weakens after hitting Vietnam’s capital Hanoi

HANOI (Reuters) - Typhoon Yagi weakened on Sunday after killing at least three people in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, flooding many…

Factbox-Who is Philippine ex-mayor Alice Guo and what is known about her arrest?

By Neil Jerome Morales and Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) - Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo, accused of ties to Chinese…

Thailand’s king swears in new government after turmoil

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn swore in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and 35 cabinet ministers in Bangkok on…

Philippines death toll from tropical storm Enteng (International name: Yagi) rises to 13

  MANILA (Reuters) - At least 13 people have died in the Philippines due to tropical storm Yagi, while schools…

China urges EU to be ‘objective and fair’ on South China Sea issue

BEIJING (Reuters) - China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on…

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