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High risks of forest fires in many ASEAN countries
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) of Indonesia has warned about high risks of forest and land fires in many Southeast Asian countries as a result of dry conditions in the region.
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Myanmar: Death toll from landslide rises to 22
The death toll from a landslide caused by monsoon rains struck Ye Pyar Kone village, Mon state of Myanmar, on August 9 rose to 22.
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Party, State leader Nguyen Phu Trong welcomes Lao counterpart
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for his Lao counterpart Bounnhang Volachith in Hanoi on August 9.
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ASEAN’s 52nd anniversary observed worldwide
The 52nd anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was marked across the world on August 8 with the participation of diplomats from ASEAN member states.
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ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony celebrates grouping’s 52nd anniversary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an Association of Southeast Asian Nations flag hoisting ceremony in Hanoi on August 8 morning to mark the 52nd anniversary of the grouping.
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ASEAN on track to obtain sustainable development goals
A public discussion entitled “Mainstreaming sustainable development goals into ASEAN Community Vision 2025” took place in Indonesia on August 6.
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EU aims to step up cooperation with Vietnam
The European Union considers Vietnam a leading partner in the region and is implementing many specific policies and measures to enhance its cooperative relations with the Southeast Asian country.
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Singapore diversifies strategic connections
Singapore must work hard to strengthen relations with all countries - not just the United States and China - amid growing trade tensions that threaten to divide the world, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean has said.
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Philippines: 7 dead, 13 missing after boats sink
The Philippine Coast Guard said August 3 that at least seven people died while 13 others were missing after two ferry boats sank earlier the same day in the central Philippines.
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Vietnam suggests stronger connectivity in EAS
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 2 suggested participating countries of the East Asia Summit enhance their maritime cooperation and connectivity.
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India calls for compliance with international law in East Sea
India on August 1 affirmed its “genuine and legitimate” interests in peace and stability in the East Sea, and called on relevant parties to abide by international law.
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Vietnam, Thailand intensify political-enhance cooperation
The Vietnam-Thailand Joint Working Group on Politics and Security (JWG) convened its 11th meeting in Hua Hin, Thailand, on July 31.
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