ASEAN membership is expected to enhance Timor-Leste’s regional integration, attract investor confidence, and allow Timor-Leste to both benefit from and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
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Vietnam calls for establishment of new government in Lebanon
Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties in Lebanon to take prompt action to form a government to help the country avoid collapsing.
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Malaysia looks to attract nearly 12 billion USD to digital economy
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation - the lead agency of digital transformation in Malaysia, has unveiled its five-year plan which sets a target of attracting 50 billion ringgit to the country’s digital economy.
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Regional nations continue recording surges in COVID-19 infections, deaths
Malaysia recorded 153 COVID-19 deaths on July 18, the highest number since the pandemic broke out, bringing the death toll to 7,019.
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Vietnam calls for protection of humanitarian workers in armed conflicts
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has emphasised the important role of humanitarian workers and UN staff in reducing humanitarian burdens and assisting people.
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UNSC: Vietnam supports comprehensive political solution in Libya
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has welcomed recent positive developments in politics and security in Libya.
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Cambodia suspends entry-exit activities of Vietnamese citizens
The Cambodian Government has decided to temporarily suspend entry and exit activities by workers and experts of Vietnamese companies operating in the country from July 18 to prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Malaysia on track for recovery: Trade and Industry Minister
Malaysia’s economy is now on the path to recovery and is projected to chart better growth this year, according to Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.
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Int’l community calls for law abidance in settling East Sea issue
The international community has continuously called on parties concerned to follow international practices and rules.
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UNCLOS vital to safeguard the rights of ASEAN in East Sea: Malaysian website
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 and the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s solidarity play an important role in resolving sovereignty disputes in the South China Sea.
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Malaysian media affirm ASEAN’s role in settlement of East Sea issues
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has a central role to play in the settlement of East Sea issues, with the international norms and behaviours being stated in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Int’l scholars stress role of UNCLOS, PCA ruling in resolving East Sea issue
International scholars taking part in a July 9 webinar highlighted the significance of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Vietnam urges settlement of security, humanitarian issues in West Africa, Sahel
A Vietnamese representative called for the settlement of security and humanitarian challenges in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s meeting on July 8.
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Timor-Leste seeks trade & investment expansion following ASEAN accession
- Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop
- RoK, Cambodia agree to set up task force to combat online scams
- Cambodia officially inaugurates Techo International Airport
- Thailand clamps down on overseas text messages
- Cambodia launches national campaigns to prevent school dropouts
- ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation on energy transition
- Indonesia to stop diesel imports by 2026
- Singapore’s economy grows faster than expected
- Bangkok named Asia’s best holiday destination for 2025
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Indonesia’s palm oil industry becomes investment magnet
- Thailand clamps down on overseas text messages
- Cambodia officially inaugurates Techo International Airport
- Vietnam contributes to shaping ASEAN’s future: Ambassador
- Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop
- Vietnam remains Singapore’s third-largest rice supplier
- RoK, Cambodia agree to set up task force to combat online scams
- Timor-Leste seeks trade & investment expansion following ASEAN accession
