ASEAN IN FOCUS

Chinese tourists get VIP welcome in Thailand as visa-free travel begins

BANGKOK, Sept 25, 2023 (AFP) - Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they…

Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy

  HANOI, Sept 23, 2023 (AFP) - Vietnam has executed long-time death row prisoner Le Van Manh, a lawyer confirmed…

Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters

SOUTH CHINA SEA, Philippines, Sept 24, 2023 (AFP) - Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden…

Jailed Thaksin could be advisor to new Thai govt: deputy PM

BANGKOK, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could act as advisor to the new…

Japanese royal couple in Vietnam to mark 50 years of ties

HANOI, Sept 21, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were welcomed Thursday in Hanoi by…

Court operations suspended: Trece Martires, General Trias, and Tanza Courts close due to Taal volcano smog

In response to the hazardous volcanic smog emanating from Taal Volcano, the Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office announces the…

Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand

BANGKOK, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of delicious…

Volcanic Smog (VOG) Alert for Taal Volcano

As of 12:30 PM today, volcanic smog (VOG) has been observed over Taal Lake, persisting in the region. Continuous upwelling…

ASEAN in Focus – Sept. 20, 2023

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