Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Jakarta – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Science and Technology and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN today announced a second group of fellowships to ASEAN scientists to further drive policy debates and data-based decision making to … Continue reading Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian police have arrested 12 people linked to the militant group Islamic State and seized explosives, foiling a plan to attack several locations in and around the capital, which is hosting the ASEAN summit. Security had already … Continue reading Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned
Bangkok Entertainment Week starting April 27
Bangkok – Thailand is staging the “Bangkok Entertainment Week” from April 27 to May 3 to promote the Thai capital as a hub of entertainment business in ASEAN. The week-long event is to transform Bangkok into a city of happiness … Continue reading Bangkok Entertainment Week starting April 27
ASEAN and India Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
New Delhi – ASEAN and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and advance the Strategic Partnership and agreed to step-up cooperation at the recent 17th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (17th AISOM) held in New Delhi on March 14. In the course … Continue reading ASEAN and India Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
Solo travel on the rise among females in Southeast Asia
Singapore – Female solo travel is on the rise in Southeast Asia, according to the Women’s Travel Survey by TripAdvisor that was launched ahead of before International Women’s Day (March 8). The survey of 9,181 female travelers globally and 431 … Continue reading Solo travel on the rise among females in Southeast Asia
ASEAN, New Zealand Discuss Future Partnership
Auckland – The 22nd ASEAN-New Zealand Dialogue was successfully held last week in Auckland, New Zealand. The Dialogue noted with satisfaction the progress of the Plan of Action to Implement the Joint Declaration for ASEAN-New Zealand Comprehensive Partnership (2010-2015) and … Continue reading ASEAN, New Zealand Discuss Future Partnership
ASEAN: Setting up Regional Disaster Response
Jakarta – “Recognising that natural disasters cut across boundaries, strengthening the relationship between Southeast Asia and South Asia is an urgent imperative,” Alicia Dela Rosa Bala, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community said today during the visit of … Continue reading ASEAN: Setting up Regional Disaster Response
ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases
Jakarta – A “Workshop on Competition Issues in Manufacturer-Distributor-Retailer Restraints: A Comparison and Hypothetical Application of Different Approaches in ASEAN Member States (AMS) and the United States” was convened from 19-21 January in the Indonesian capital. The workshop aimed at … Continue reading ASEAN Enhances Capacity in Resolving Vertical Agreement Cases
ASEAN Develops Tourism Strategic Vision 2016–25
Kuala Lumpur – As ASEAN’s current Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP) 2011-2015 ends this year, ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and the ASEAN Secretariat supported by tourism experts are working closely together to develop the new ATSP. This signals a strong … Continue reading ASEAN Develops Tourism Strategic Vision 2016–25
ASEAN TODAY TV: Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered
Jakarta – Survivors recall the day 10 years ago when a massive tsunami changed their lives. That story tops the January 2015 edition of “ASEAN Today TV”. Chairat Thomya of Thailand’s Channel 3 co-anchors the programme from Bangkok, with Dalton Tanonaka … Continue reading ASEAN TODAY TV: Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered