Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Jakarta – An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted 29 km ENE of Manokwari, Indonesia at 18: 27:13 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
MANILA – Typhoo Fung-Wong, which was enhanced by southwest monsoon, left at least ten people dead and seven injured in the northern parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, the state disaster management agency said Saturday. In its 8:00 a.m. report, … Continue reading Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
Malaysia to seek justice for MH17 tragedy
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said Saturday that Malaysia would use the platform of the UN General Assembly in New York next week to seek justice for the victims of the MH17 tragedy, according to a report of Bernama, Malaysia’s … Continue reading Malaysia to seek justice for MH17 tragedy
Cambodia: PATA Travel Mart 2014 Opens in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh – The PATA Travel Mart 2014 (PTM2014) opened yesterday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with over 1,000 delegates from close to 60 countries around the world joining the annual networking event organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and … Continue reading Cambodia: PATA Travel Mart 2014 Opens in Phnom Penh
Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Ho Chi Minh City – The 9th round of negotiations on the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) will take place in Vietnam’s central Da Nang city on Sept.22-26.Ambassador Franz Jessen, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, … Continue reading Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Vientiane – The 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has officially opened under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation” in the ASEAN Community Building in the Lao capital.According to President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the ASEAN … Continue reading Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Myanmar wants to meet electrification target by 2030
Yangon – Myanmar has vowed to double current efforts to meet the national electrification coverage target for all households by 2030, sources with the Ministry of Electric Power said Tuesday.Effective ways are being taken to boost the current electrification effort including … Continue reading Myanmar wants to meet electrification target by 2030
Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy
Hanoi – Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s “Look East” policy and India wishes to further promote traditional friendship and a strategic partnership between the two countries. A statement made by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday in … Continue reading Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy
Malaysia reports a suspected case of Ebola
Kuala Lumpur – A 24-year-old Zimbabwean student is currently under observation for Ebola in the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak, Malaysian English language newspaper New Straits Times stated on Monday.The student fell ill last Saturday and had been transferred to the Sarawak … Continue reading Malaysia reports a suspected case of Ebola