ASEAN IN FOCUS

Philippines deports 180 Chinese detained in anti-trafficking raid

MANILA, Dec 14, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines deported 180 Chinese nationals on Thursday after they were detained in a…

Myanmar junta arrests two more journalists: outlet

YANGON, Myanmar, Dec 13, 2023 (AFP) - Myanmar junta authorities have arrested two journalists in night raids, their outlet said…

China’s Xi visits Vietnam in bid to counter US

By Alice PHILIPSON HANOI, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - China and Vietnam pledged on Tuesday to deepen ties during President…

Philippines records fewer storms, faces worst drought in decades

MANILA, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines has so far endured fewer storms in 2023 than in any of…

Living in extraordinary times! ASEAN in Focus – December 12, 2023

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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations

MANILA, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility…

TikTok announces $1.5 bn deal to restart Indonesia online shopping business

JAKARTA, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese-owned short video app TikTok on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment in GoTo…

President Marcos says Philippines ‘undeterred’ after confrontations with Chinese vessels

MANILA, Dec 10, 2023 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the country was "undeterred" after confrontations between Chinese…

US calls on Beijing to stop ‘dangerous’ conduct in South China Sea

WASHINGTON, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - The United States called Sunday for Beijing to halt its "dangerous and destabilizing" actions…

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