Cambodia Cambodia to support Laos’ plans for hydroelectric dam Cambodia is supporting Laos with Don Sahong dam construction and will be allowing Laos to use their roads and ports to trade goods, especially since Laos has no sea Opponents claim that up to 6 million Cambodians who rely on the…

Philippines International Criminal Court (ICC) threatens to indict Duterte Police figures show Duterte’s campaign has killed more than 2500 people since he took office on June 30, 2016 Duterte believes the West has failed to comprehend the gravity of the Philipines’ methamphetamine problem “You scare me that you will jail…

Laos China and Laos vow to forge stronger military ties China has expressed its interest in maintaining positive bilateral ties and continuing to support Laos’ stable development China has invested in 764 projects in Laos, ranging from mining and agriculture, to electricity and tourism schemes Laos has sided with China over…

Singapore China makes official protest to Singapore over its military ties with Taiwan Nine Singaporean military vehicles were seized in Hong Kong Tensions are escalating between China and Singapore, as it is seen that despite attempting to seek a balance with regards to military ties between China and the United…

Indonesia Indonesia threatened by import boom Imports to Indonesia increased by 3.27% It was stated that currently 60% of the products marketed on its online marketplace are imported Not addressing this issue can potential harm the Indonesian economy and hinder GDP growth

Thailand South Korea and Thailand set to streamline agricultural trade South Korea and Thailand will draw up a join agricultural development programme for the effective utilisation of resources in the agricultural field, considering especially the potential of the two countries Both sides will exchange technical officers and researchers, and perform…

Myanmar Myanmar business leaders optimistic about future under Suu Kyi Business leaders in Myanmar are confident in the country’s future under the National League for Democracy government headed by de factor leader Aung San Suu Kyi Participants of the Myanmar Economic Seminar express that they are expecting stable economic growth,…

GENERAL ASEAN boasts creativity in game industry ASEAN member states have placed more policy emphasis on boosting knowledge-based and higher value-added industries Southeast Asia is the world’s fastest-growing games region, with revenue expected to double to $2.2 billion from 2015 to 2017

GENERAL AirAsia plans to create ASEAN airline Airasia Group, Asia’a largest low-cost carrier, plans to create an Asean airline that will house AirAsia Bhd, Thai AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia and Philipines AirAsia Similar to European group airlines, such as the International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. and Air France-KLM Bankers have been…

GENERAL Armenian FM meets Secretary-General of ASEAN Possibility of establishing mutual cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and ASEAN was included in the agenda of the meeting Steps are already being taken towards that path by the member states and the Association ASEAN is looking to deepen economic cooperation and…