The latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed that 9.8% of Philippine families experienced "involuntary" hunger at least once in the third quarter of 2023.

The death rate from cardiovascular diseases such as cardiac stroke is on the rise in Laos, marking it as the third major cause of death in the Southeast Asian country with a mortality rate of 9.01%.

Thailand plans to offer more visa waivers for European tourists and hold cultural festivities to draw international visitors and increase their spending.

According to a survey of the top 10 most searched tourist destinations worldwide for this year (Top 10 Most Searched Destinations Of 2023) which has recently published by eDreams Odigeo, a major travel company, Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is in the 4th position after London, Paris, and New York.

The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) has published a report entitled "Incentivising Green Transition in ASEAN", focusing on green transition in agriculture, energy and carbon market in the region.

Governor of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed belief that the Malaysian economy will expand by 4% this year and 4-5% next year, after reviewing the strong indicators of the economy.

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang on November 16 suggested countries continue promoting ASEAN’s centrality, and step up the building and consolidation of strategic trust in the spirit of respect for law, mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits.

Migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam will be permitted to extend their stay and continue working legally in Thailand while applying for new visas and work permits, according to the Thai Ministry of Interior.

Cambodia on November 15 launched a circular strategy on environment for 2023-2028, aiming to ensure environmental sustainability and promote a green economy.

Defence ministers of ASEAN countries and Japan had an informal meeting on November 15 to discuss issues of mutual concern and promote bilateral defence cooperation.

The 19th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (SOMSWD) was held in Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on November 15, with the participation of representatives from relevant agencies of ASEAN countries, the ASEAN Secretariat and Vietnam’s ministries and agencies.

The 17th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 15, culminating in the adoption of the Jakarta Joint Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Security.

Vietnam has been successfully connected with the ASEAN Compulsory Motor Insurance (ACMI) database system, the country’s national bureau for implementing Protocol 5 - the ASEAN Scheme of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (VINABAI) - said on November 15.

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on November 13 he is pondering prohibiting civilians from carrying a gun in public places, and has consulted the Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) about amending the law to this effect.