ASEAN IN FOCUS

Family and friends of MH370 passengers emotional on first anniversary of plane’s disappearance

It was an emotional day for family and friends of those who disappeared on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, with…

Private sector spells out initiatives to help small businesses in Asia Pacific

(TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite) The private sector has identified 12 initiatives that could be included in the Cebu Action Plan (CAP)…

Australia seeks Indonesia prisoner swap as executions loom

(Reuters) -- Australian law makers held a dawn vigil on Thursday (March 5) as Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said they…

Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Indonesia, no reports of damage

(Reuters) - An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey…

Indonesian official confirms Bali Nine members are transferred to final prison ahead of execution

Indonesian authorities confirmed they have transferred two convicted Australian drug traffickers on Wednesday (March 4) to a maximum security prison…

Indonesia moves two Australian convicts to final prison

Indonesian authorities transferred two convicted Australian drug traffickers on Wednesday (March 4) to a maximum security prison inNusakambangan Island of…

APEC meetings in Tagaytay start; output to form part of Cebu Action Plan

The Department of Finance is hosting a series of related meetings on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) the output of…

Australia says search for MH370 plane may be called off

(Reuters) -- The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 cannot go on forever, Australia's deputy prime minister said, and…

Australian PM Abbott says Indonesia “carefully considering” its position on execution of Australians

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke to Indonesia's President Joko Widido on Wednesday (February 25) night and asked to show mercy for the two Australians…

French President Francois Hollande arrives in Manila for two-day state visit

French President Francois Hollande arrived at a military airbase in Manila on Thursday (February 26) for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening…

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