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Seminar seeks ways to boost ASEAN - Latin America connectivity

Strengthening logistics infrastructure and digital technology connectivity, and promoting e-commerce development is the key to enhancing the effectiveness

Belgian parliamentarians propose draft resolution in support of Vietnamese AO victims

The Belgian Chamber of Representatives on June 20 held a hearing on a draft resolution in support of Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin.

Singapore becomes world's most expensive city for luxury living

Singapore has for the first time overcome Hong Kong (China), London (UK) and New York (US) to become the most expensive city for an upper-class lifestyle.

India's stalled monsoon to gain momentum in 3-4 days-weather officials

India's stalled monsoon is likely to gain momentum in the next three to four days...

RoK suggests establishing comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Park Jin on June 16 proposed establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership

Vietnam affirms commitment to equal access to justice for all

Vietnam has made great progress in strengthening the legal framework, and ensuring everyone's equality

Thailand reports high record in dengue fever cases

Thailand is experiencing a concerning increase in dengue fever cases this year, with over 19,000 infections reported, marking the highest number in three years.

Weather office warns of severe damage as India, Pakistan brace for cyclone

Roads will be inundated along parts of India's western coast and thatched houses were likely to be destroyed, the country's weather department said on Wednesday...

Philippines warns health concerns as volcano spews ash

Philippine authorities on June 11 gave “health concern” warnings due to ash cloud and toxic gases spewing from Mayon volcano.

Thai PM urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Thailand's outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists...

Iceland to suspend embassy operations in Moscow from Aug 1

Iceland's foreign ministry will suspend its embassy operations in Moscow from Aug. 1 and has asked Russia to scale back its diplomatic activities in Reykjavik, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.