ASEAN IN FOCUS

Cayetano explains PHL’s new role as country coordinator for ASEAN-China dialogue

  ASEAN and China agree on need for an effective Code of Conduct on South China Sea, he says (Eagle…

China, SE Asian states hold simulated naval drill

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- China and Southeast Asian states held simulated naval exercises this week for the first time, Singapore…

China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding US

  by Martin Abbugao / Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- China wants military exercises and energy…

US to urge pressure against North Korea at ASEAN talks

by Martin Abbugao / Ayee Macaraig Agence France-Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) - The US will urge the international community to…

Volcano hikers tell of terror after Indonesia quake

by Bara Elank Agence France Presse MATARAM, Indonesia (AFP) -- More than 500 hikers and guides stranded by landslides on…

Pompeo to travel to SE Asia, calls for ‘free and open’ region

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region…

At least 27 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- At least 27 people are feared dead following a landslide at a jade mine in…

Durian dash in Malaysia as bumper crop sends prices tumbling

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysians are dashing to durian stalls across the country to munch on the pungent,…

Thai boys rescued from cave mourn diver who died

CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AFP) -- The 12 boys and their coach rescued from a Thai cave mourned the death of…

Brit diver tells of ‘massive relief’ at unprecedented Thai cave rescue

by Richard SARGENT and Vijitra DUANGDEE Agence France Presse CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AFP) -- The British diver who found 12…

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