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Japan pledges 750 billion yen for Mekong development
Published on 04/07/2015
» TOKYO - Japan pledged on Saturday to give fresh aid worth 750 billion yen (205 billion baht) in official development assistance to five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River over the next three years to boost the region's development.
Thai police wrap up human trafficking probe
AFP, Published on 24/06/2015
» BANGKOK - Thailand's crackdown on people smuggling and trafficking networks has successfully dismantled the grim trade, police announced Tuesday while admitting that dozens of suspects have yet to be apprehended.
Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam to boost cooperation
Published on 22/06/2015
» NAY PYI TAW — The leaders of the four least-developed members of the Association of Southeast Nations — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam — agreed at a summit in Myanmar's capital Monday to promote cooperation in such areas as trade and investment, transport, agriculture, tourism and development of human resources.
Lao PM urges Japan to invest more
Kyodo News, Published on 05/03/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong on Thursday asked Japanese firms to invest more in his country and help enhance growth, boasting its appeal as a base for manufacturers.
Japan, Mekong states forum on Thurs
Kyodo News, Published on 17/02/2015
» TOKYO - Government officials, businesspeople and experts from Japan and five Southeast Asian countries along the Mekong River will hold a forum on Thursday in Tokyo to promote economic cooperation amid moves to launch a more integrated Asean Economic Community at the end of this year.
Impeachment looms for embattled Thai ex-PM Yingluck
AFP, Published on 23/01/2015
» BANGKOK - The political future of embattled former Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra will be determined Friday when the junta-appointed parliament votes on whether to impeach her, in a move that could reignite the country's bitter divisions.
Asean, Japan to ink aviation accords
Kyodo News, Published on 11/01/2015
» Japan is set to sign bilateral aviation agreements with Cambodia and Laos to allow airlines to operate regular direct flights between Japan and the two countries, Japanese officials said Sunday.