Shallow quake strikes off Sumatra, Indonesia
Jakarta – A shallow undersea-quake struck off Aceh of Sumatra island on Sunday, but has not potential for triggering a tsunami, an Indonesian official said here. The magnitude-5.9 quake struck at 17:07 p.m. Jakarta time (1007 GMT) at a depth of … Continue reading Shallow quake strikes off Sumatra, Indonesia
1st ASEAN-Korean Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting
Jakarta – The First Meeting of the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-ROK cooperation in the past one year, particularly the progress of implementation of the … Continue reading 1st ASEAN-Korean Joint Cooperation Committee Meeting
ASEAN Ministers Concerned about Conflict in South China Sea
Nay Pyi Taw – ASEAN Foreign Ministers expressed their serious concerns over the on-going developments in the South China Sea, which have increased tensions in the area. They urged all parties concerned, in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international … Continue reading ASEAN Ministers Concerned about Conflict in South China Sea
ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
Berlin – Ports in the ASEAN region take on the challenges posed by local communities, customers and shareholders to operate in a more sustainable manner. Having developed and implemented management systems is a direct pathway to achieve the Triple Bottom … Continue reading ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
ASEAN to Advance Peace and Reconciliation Initiatives
Bali – Speaking at a symposium on peace and reconciliation, Dr. AKP Mochtan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, underlined the central role of ASEAN in these mechanisms and processes and how it actively engages partners from … Continue reading ASEAN to Advance Peace and Reconciliation Initiatives