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Laos launches logo, theme for ASEAN Chairmanship 2016
Laos officially launched the logo, theme and website for its ASEAN Chairmanship 2016 on 6 November as part of the country’s preparations for the event. The ASEAN 2016 theme is “Turning vision into reality for a dynamic ASEAN community” and the website is www.asean2016.gov.la. Keep reading ...
Chair of ASEAN audit board goes to Cambodia
Som Kimsour, the chairwoman of Cambodia’s National Audit Authority, was appointed to chair the ASEAN Supreme Audit Institutions, a collaborative body of public sector auditors, during a summit on 5 November in Phnom Penh, according to state media outlet AKP. Keep reading ...
ASEAN lawmakers say Myanmar poll not inclusive, credible
A group of Southeast Asian lawmakers says actions taken by Myanmar’s government before 8 November’s general election already have ensured that the poll cannot be considered inclusive or credible. Keep reading ...
Iceland offers Vietnam support in renewable energy, fishing
Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson said on 5 November his country would like to support and share its experience with Ho Chi Minh City in producing renewable energy and using high technology for fishing and food processing. Keep reading ...
Obama plans to visit Laos
United States President Barack Obama plans to visit Laos next year to attend a regional economic summit, making him the first American president to visit that country. Keep reading ...
Chinese defence boss brings military aid to Cambodia
Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan arrived in Phnom Penh on 5 November accompanied by senior military officials for a four-day official visit aimed at boosting military ties with the Kingdom. Keep reading ...
China, Vietnam pledge to manage maritime differences
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnam’s top leaders agreed to manage disputes over the South China Sea amid strained ties made more uncertain by an upcoming reshuffle of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party. Any cracks in relations were covered over as Xi met party heavyweights, some ...
ASEAN nations call for scientific, technological innovation
The 70th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (ASEAN COST-70), currently taking place in Vientiane, has emphasised that shortcomings in scientific and technological development need to be urgently addressed. The committee was established in 1978 and has become the focal point and driving force of ...
No Thai-Myanmar border closed as rumored
Myanmar says it did not close its borders along Thailand’s Tak province as rumored. Tak authorities have confirmed that trade on the Thai-Myanmar border remains open as usual, after the 4th Infantry Regiment investigated the claims. Keep reading ...
Sri Lanka, Thailand satisfied with President’s visit
The outcome of the visit to Thailand by President Maithripala Sirisena reflected the long-standing relations between the two countries and peoples based on shared historical, religious and cultural affinities, a joint statement by Sri Lanka and Thailand said. Keep reading ...
