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Hand, foot, mouth disease breaks out in Malaysia, killing two
The hand, foot and mouth disease has broken out in Malaysia, with over 42,000 cases detected from January 1-August 3, including two fatalities, one each in Sarawak and Penang.
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ARF discusses trust building measures, preventive diplomacy
The 25th ASEAN Regional Forum took place in Singapore on August 4 with the participation of foreign ministers from 26 countries and the European Union (EU)’s representative.
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Japan to enhance Mekong sub-regional infrastructure connectivity
Japan has pledged to help enhance infrastructure connectivity among five Mekong sub-regional countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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AMM 51: ASEAN to strengthen intra-bloc economic strength
The 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 51) ended on August 2 in Singapore with a Joint Communiqué urging the bloc to strengthen its internal strength.
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51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting opens in Singapore
The 51st ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM-51) officially opened in Singapore on August 2, with the participation of foreign ministers from the 10 member countries.
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ASEAN affirms solidarity with Laos to overcome dam burst aftermath
ASEAN Foreign Ministers have issued a statement on the collapse of the Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam in the Lao province of Attapeu.
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Eight killed in landslide in northern Thailand
Thai media reported on July 29 that eight people have been killed after a landslide hit Baan Huay Khab village in the northern Thai province of Nan a day earlier.
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PM Phuc offers sympathies to Cambodia over large-scale floods
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc cabled a message to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressing his deep regards and sympathies over the great losses in property caused by large-scale floods in the country,.
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Vietnam offers more support to victims of Lao dam collapse
Vietnamese authorities, businesses and communities have provided extra support to help Lao people overcome difficulties and stabilise their lives after the collapse of the Sepien Senamnoi hydropower dam in Attapeu province.
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ASEAN countries promote judicial cooperation
Chief justices of the 10 ASEAN countries have agreed to strengthen cooperation and information sharing in the judicial field.
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BRICS summit discusses joint efforts in response to common challenges
The 10th summit of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies recently convened in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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131 missing after dam collapse: Lao Prime Minister
Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said on July 25 that 131 people are still missing after the Sepien-Senamnoi hydropower dam collapsed in southern Laos earlier this week.
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