Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia are Asia’s top spots for China’s belt and road plan: executives Regional companies who want to get involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s ambitious plan to boost trade and connectivity, have ranked Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia as the top three Asian […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Philippines hardest hit as dengue cuts a deadly path through Asean The Philippines remains the hardest hit of Asean member states reporting outbreaks of the debilitating and frequently fatal mosquito born disease dengue this year, with more than 720 deaths and a further 167,000 people infected […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Dengue fever plagues Southeast Asia An outbreak of dengue fever in Southeast Asia has caused hundreds of deaths since January of this year. — Xinhuanet Indonesia accounts for almost 80% of hotspots detected in Asean in past month Nearly 80 per cent of hotspots detected in […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu No UNCLOS, no US-EU in South China Sea: Xi Jinping wants code of conduct finished before Duterte’s term ends After its initial reluctance, China is now urging members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to complete the code of conduct on the South China Sea […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean countries must take firm stand on haze recurrence Asean countries must meet to resolve transboundary haze and smog pollution that pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of the people in the region, said prominent social activist Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon. — […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Prayut marks Asean milestone Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expects Asean to “maintain its distinct identity, based on mutual trust, mutual benefit and mutual respect” over the next two decades. — Bangkok Post External partners important for ASEAN development: Brunei Sultan In this increasingly interconnected world, all […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Parts of ASEAN to be fire-prone next week The Australian monsoon can make parts of Southeast Asia prone to fires in the next week, according to the Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS) early warning system. — Antara News South China Sea: Vietnam Has A Smart Strategy […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN now ‘stable regional grouping’: DFA chief After 52 years since its establishment, the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has now become a “stable regional grouping”, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Monday. — Philippine News Agency Something’s afoot at the Asean […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu China to hold illegal military drills in South China Sea amid rising tensions It said the first military training exercise will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, and the second from 3 p.m. to […]
When an expected mum on the way to the hospital in Bangkok went into labour last Thursday (Aug 1) things weren’t looking good. Bangkok traffic at its best can be described as slow-moving, while at its worst it is little more than a huge multi-lane carpark. Thanks to the quick action by staff in […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Rohingya activists slam ASEAN’s call for dialogue with Myanmar Efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to encourage “dialogue” between Rohingya refugees and the Myanmar government have sparked fierce criticism from Rohingya activists, who accuse the bloc of whitewashing the Myanmar military’s crimes and […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Australia pledges US$55 million to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia Australia pledged US$55 million to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia on Thursday (Aug 1), vowing to tackle “modern slavery” ensnaring vulnerable populations across the region, from low-paid workers to underage brides and Rohingya refugees. […]