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Laos will host the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit and the MRC International Conference in its capital Vientiane from April 2-5.

ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn on March 13 said a common currency and monetary union for the region are not a priority right now, as there are many other agendas that need attention.

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupted on March 11, spewing hot cloud up to seven kilometers.

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has got bail and will go to court for corruption charge on March 10 after being arrested on March 9 by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Thousands of US soldiers have joined troops of Thailand and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on a beach in Thailand for Cobra Gold, one of the largest annual military exercises in Asia

A Philippine fuel tanker partially sank in the country's waters on February 28, authorities said, as they tried to contain a diesel spill stretching several kilometres.

Vietnam has made an urgent appeal to the parties concerned in the Ukraine conflict for ending hostilities, avoiding acts of escalating tensions, and resuming dialogue to seek comprehensive, satisfactory, and peaceful solutions.

A delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army arrived in Antakya city of Turkey’s Hatay province on February 13 evening, to join search and rescue activities for earthquake-hit victims.

The Straits Times of Singapore, in an article published on February 7, highlighted the upcoming three-day official visit to the city state by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Vietnam and Trinidad and Tobago officially established the diplomatic ties on February 1.

President Joko Widodo officially kicked off Indonesia’s 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship at a launching event in Jakarta on January 29.

Government-backed financial institutions from Japan, the US, and Australia have pledged to support Vietnam's efforts to cut carbon emissions, according to the chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.