ASEAN IN FOCUS

Indonesia seizes Chinese fishing ship, arrests 21 crew members of various nationalities

Indonesia, through its maritime affairs and fisheries ministry, has seized a Chinese fishing ship which was allegedly found fishing illegally…

South Korea’s Moon to visit China next week

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-In will visit China next week for talks on North Korea…

Wealth inequality a threat to East Asia, Pacific: World Bank

  By Agence France Presse A rapidly growing gap between rich and poor in many developing East Asian nations is…

At least 11 dead as floods and landslide hit Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- At least 11 people have died in severe floods and landslides in the east of Indonesia's…

Inspiring talks, learning sessions on films, programs for children fill 1st SEA Prix Jeunesse in Manila

By Jodi Bustos Eagle News Service   (Eagle News) -- Different cultures with different traditions from the 10 Southeast Asian…

Finalists on youth-themed films presented in Manila as 1st Southeast Asia Prix Jeunesse opens

https://youtu.be/kxNaC975XXk   By Jodi Bustos Eagle News Service Delegates from the 10-member nations of the Association of the Southeast Asian…

Big tobacco wins in smoke-friendly SE Asia: watchdog

    By Agence France Presse A global treaty to fight the health impact of tobacco has suffered substantial setbacks…

Bali raises volcano alert to highest level: officials

KARANGASEM, Indonesia (AFP) -- The alert for a volcano belching huge plumes of smoke on Indonesia's resort island of Bali…

Bali volcano spews smoke and ash, disrupting flights

by Yulius Martoni Agence France Presse DENPASAR, Indonesia (AFP) -- A volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali sent…

UPDATED: Bangladesh, Myanmar to start Rohingya return in two months

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to start repatriating Rohingya refugees in two months, Dhaka said Thursday, as global pressure…

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