The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
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Thailand vows efforts to restore tourist confidence after mall shooting
Thailand will restore confidence in its critical tourism sector, officials said on October 4, a day after a shooting spree at a luxury shopping mall killed two people and ịnjured five others.
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Shooting in Bangkok’s shopping mall kills at least three
At least three people were killed and three were injured during a shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand on October 3.
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Philippines seeks measures for cutting rice prices
The Philippines is considering options other than a price ceiling to tackle high rice prices, the country’s National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has said.
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Six Mekong countries join hands in settle climate change
Six countries along the Mekong River – Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand - have committed to working together to tackle climate change issues.
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US President describes Vietnam visit as a historic moment
US President Joseph Biden has uploaded a video clip on his Facebook and X accounts reviewing his recent State visit to Vietnam, saying this has been a historic moment.
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Thailand intensifies efforts to mitigate El Nino effects
Thailand’s government is stepping up efforts to address concerns about decreased rainfall and drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon that is affecting the country's agricultural sector.
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Laos – Vietnam railway set to operate in 2028
The Laos-Vietnam railway is expected to be completed and put into service in 2028, according to Lao media.
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43rd ASEAN Summit opens in Jakarta
The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings opened in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 5, under the chair of the host country’s President Joko Widodo.
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Singapore to have new President
Tharman Shanmugaratnam will become the ninth President of Singapore after winning 70.4% of votes in the September 1 election.
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Super typhoon Saola triggers evacuations in Philippines
The Philippines’ rescue force on August 27 said that hundreds of people were forced to leave their homes as floods unleashed by super typhoon Saola swept through mainly rural villages in the northwestern region of the country.
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New PM pledges to bring unity, prosperity to Thailand
Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to work tirelessly to bring unity to the nation and promote policies that will tackle crises and move the country forward.
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Three candidates run for Singaporean president
Singapore’s Elections Department on August 22 confirmed three candidates are eligible to run for president in 2023, meaning that Singaporeans will go to the polls on September 1 to vote for the nation's ninth President.
- Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
- Indonesia imports more rice from Vietnam
- Thailand chosen to host FIFA Congress 2024
- Super typhoon Saola triggers evacuations in Philippines