
Singapore has cut its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0% to 2% from the 1-3% prediction previously, following preliminary estimates showing an economic contraction in the first quarter.
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Myanmar extends ceasefire until end of 2023
Myanmar's military has extended its ceasefire agreement with EAOs until the end of 2023, according to a statement released by the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services on the last day of 2022.
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Philippines: Floods kill at least 25
At least 25 people have been killed by recent floods that inundated the southern and eastern regions of the Philippines, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Managing Council (NDRRMC).
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Severe flooding displaces over 56,000 people in Malaysia
Severe flooding in parts of Malaysia has resulted in the displacement of over 56,000 people in five states, according to Government data on December 20.
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Commemorative summit to step up EU – ASEAN longstanding relationship: European expert
The ASEAN-EU Summit will provide a political framework for the longstanding relationship between the two sides, said Pierre Gréga, Director of the Development, Rehabilitation, Integration and Security (DRIS) centre.
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Vietnamese company eyes developing wind farm in Laos
Quang Binh AMI Renewables Investment Joint Stocks Company and the Government of Laos signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a feasibility study on a wind farm development project in Laos’ Savannakhet.
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Many activities to celebrate 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Korea diplomatic relations
Long An has carried out many meaningful activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea and integrate investment promotion activities with the Republic of Korea.
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India-Malaysia joint military exercise begins
A joint military exercise involving troops of India and Malaysia began on November 29 with an aim to enhance inter-operability in the planning and execution of various operations in the jungle terrain.
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Vietnam attends meeting of AIPA women parliamentarians
A Vietnamese delegation led by Standing Member of the NA’s Committee for Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Ha attended a meeting of Women Parliamentarians of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (WAIPA).
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ASEAN leaders adopt statement on Timor Leste’s membership application
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed in-principle to admit Timor-Leste to be the bloc’s 11th member, according to a statement adopted on November 11.
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Thailand to deploy 30,000 police officers for APEC meeting
Thailand will deploy 30,000 police officers to safeguard security for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held in Bangkok on November 18 and 19.
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Seminar looks to promote Vietnam-RoK exchange
The fifth Republic of Korea-Vietnam Seminar for the Future was held in Seoul on November 10, attracting 200 participants.
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Death toll from typhoon Nalgae in Philippines rises
The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae that hit the Philippines over the weekend has increased to at least 150, while 36 others are still missing, said the authorities.
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Myanmar asks for international aid after quake, declares emergency
- Thailand to hold Songkran festival as planned
- Thailand's payments system, businesses operating normally after quake
- Myanmar earthquake: UN agencies report progress in humanitarian assistance
- Debt issues behind Bangkok hotel murder-suicide: Thai police
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Thailand enacts new law to combat fraud
- Indonesian workers face potential job losses amid US tariff threat
- Indonesia, Russia strengthen cooperation in digital technology
- China supports ASEAN's centrality in regional architecture
- Thailand backs ASEAN’s collective approach in tariff negotiations with US
- Singaporean PM voices concern over economic outlook after US’s new tariff
- Indonesia to add over 2,000 MW to electricity capacity
- Malaysia bans single-use plastic bags at public sites
- Thailand aims to become ASEAN's clean energy hub
- Indonesia discovers new gas fields, eases reliance on imported energy