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Cambodia’s Phnom Penh braces for power shortage
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged residents and businesses in Phnom Penh to be prepared for electricity shortages which could occur in this year’s dry season if water levels at hydropower dams run low.
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Malaysia: US considers hosting APEC Summit
The US is considering hosting an APEC summit in January 2020 after Chile dropped plans to stage the event, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on November 7.
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Thailand approves farmers’ aid fund for 2020
The Thai Commerce Ministry has approved a farmers' aid fund worth 4.38 billion THB (145 million USD) for the 2020 fiscal year, focusing on rice, tapioca, palm oil, fruit, shrimp, pork, eggs, salt, onions and garlic.
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Cambodia serves over 4.8 million foreign visitors in 9 months
Cambodia recorded 4.81 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2019, up 10 percent year-on-year, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on November 4.
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PM concludes activities at 35th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit wrapping up his activities at the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
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Philippines calls on ASEAN to enhance economic integration
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called on the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance economic integration to counter protectionism and global trade tensions on November 3.
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ASEAN, FIFA agree to cooperate to develop football in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the International Federation of Football Associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Thailand on November 2.
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China’s activities in East Sea violate int’l laws: Russian experts
China’s recent activities in the East Sea are contrary to international laws, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 .
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ASEAN Economic Community Council holds 18th meeting in Thailand
The 18th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting took place in the Thai province of Nonthaburi on October 31 to prepare for the 35th ASEAN Summit slated for the next few days.
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US officials strongly condemn China’s illegal activities in East Sea
Beijing intends to bully and threaten countries in the Indo-Pacific region by illegally building and militarising artificial features on the East Sea, Admiral John C. Aquilino, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet.
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Cambodia to host Asia-Pacific Summit 2019
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Thailand: Exhibition on royal barge procession opens
An exhibition on the royal barge procession is taking place from October 25 to November 11 at Sanam Luang, Bangkok.
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