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China's no bully, Xi tells bloc
News, Reuters & Bangkok Post, Published on 23/11/2021
» BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) at a summit yesterday that Beijing would not "bully" its smaller regional neighbours, amid rising tension over the South China Sea.
Duterte lifts casino ban on Boracay
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2021
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on casino operations on the country’s top holiday island to generate taxes for its Covid-19 pandemic response.
No Thailand travel, says Philippines
News, Reuters, Published on 24/07/2021
» MANILA: The Philippines will suspend travel from Thailand and Malaysia, as well as tighten restrictions in the Manila area, in a bid to prevent the spread of the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, the presidential spokesman said on Friday.
Philippines negotiating for 178m Covid vaccine doses
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/02/2021
» Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pledged to keep the economy afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic as his administration raced to secure vaccines enough for most of its adult population.
Asean+3 declares war on virus
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 15/04/2020
» Asean and its Plus three dialogue partners -- China, Japan and South Korea -- have agreed in principle to setting up a joint fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic following a virtual summit, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday.
Manila urges closer tie-up against China
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 04/11/2019
» The Secretary of the Philippines' Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Martin Andanar, urged Asean to increase its cooperation against China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and ramp up counter-terrorism efforts against the Islamic State (IS) group within the region.
34th Asean Summit to boost unity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2019
» Thailand is hosting the 34th Asean Summit under the theme of "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability". As the Asean chair, Thailand wants to see member states forge closer ties on the basis of regional unity.
Philippines rejects call for UN rights council probe into killings
News, Published on 09/06/2019
» Manila: The Philippines yesterday rejected a call for an independent United Nations probe into Manila's alleged human rights violations, describing it as interference in the affairs of the Asian nation.
Philippines seeking 203,000 tonnes of rice
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2018
» HAMBURG: The Philippines' National Food Authority has issued a new international tender to state-owned agencies only to purchase up to 203,000 tonnes of rice, European traders said on Thursday.
Manila confirms 12 typhoon deaths, HK on high alert
News Agencies, Published on 15/09/2018
» TUGUEGARAO, Philippines: Typhoon Mangkhut lashed the northern Philippines with destructive winds and heavy rain that set off landslides and destroyed homes on Saturday, leaving at least 12 people dead, as Hong Kong and other parts of southern China braced for the powerful storm.