Indonesia raises volcano warning to highest after Semeru erupts, evacuation underway
JAKARTA, Dec 4 – Indonesian authorities raised the warning on Semeru volcano to the highest level on Sunday after an…
Taiwan president quits as party head after China threat bet fails to win votes
TAIPEI, Nov 27 – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Saturday…
More effective international monetary mechanism needed, Malaysia tells ASEAN partners
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Malaysia believes there is a need for a more effective and just international monetary cooperation mechanism that could…
Malaysia reiterates disappointment on lack of progress of 5PC on Myanmar at ASEAN Summits
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Malaysia had reiterated its disappointment on the lack of real, timely and meaningful progress in…
Russia, ASEAN plan to enhance energy cooperation
JAKARTA, Nov 2 — Russia and ASEAN countries have expressed the need to advance and expand energy, technological and industrial…
Malaysia reiterates call for a clear end game in Myanmar
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — Malaysia reiterated its call for ASEAN member states to work on a framework that has a clear…
China 3rd quarter growth tops forecasts but meaningful rebound elusive
EIJING, Oct 24 – China’s economy rebounded at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the third quarter, but a more robust revival…
Singapore stands ready to robustly defend its sovereignty over Pedra Branca – MFA
SINGAPORE, Oct 15 — Singapore stands ready to robustly defend its sovereignty over Pedra Branca and will deal with whatever legal action…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, marking fourth in a week
SEOUL, Oct 1 – North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off the east coast on Saturday,…
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North Korea
BUSAN, South Korea, Sept 23 – A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Friday for the first time…