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ASEAN issues statement condemning Davao blast

  (Eagle News) -- THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations has strongly condemned the recent deadly blast in Davao, describing…

US ramps up bomb clearance money to Laos during Obama visit

VIENTIANE, Laos (AFP) -- The United States will intensify efforts to help Laos rid itself of unexploded bombs, the White…

Duterte regrets Obama comments came across as personal attack

  (REUTERS)  The Philippines said on Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte regretted comments he made about U.S. President Barack Obama…

Filipino community in Laos welcomes President Duterte upon arrival in Vientiane

The Philippine community in Laos welcomed President Duterte upon his arrival in Vientiane to attend the 28th and 29th ASEAN…

Obama cancels meeting with Duterte

  By Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Barack Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Philippines…

Malaysian infected by Zika died from heart disease complications: ministry

  By A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A 61-year-old man diagnosed with the first case of a locally transmitted…

Singapore confirms 27 more locally transmitted Zika cases

  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore authorities on Sunday confirmed 27 more cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection, bringing the…

Security is high in Vientiane ahead of regional meeting

  (REUTERS)  Laos is set to welcome world leaders ahead of an annual summit as it increased security on the…

Philippines worried, says more Chinese boats spotted at disputed shoal

  (REUTERS) The Philippines expressed "grave concern" on Sunday and demanded an explanation from China's ambassador over what it said…

South China Sea, militants and trade top agenda of upcoming ASEAN summit

  (Reuters) -- Laos is set to host the annual ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and East Asia summits…

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