Politics
Vietnam, China increase fight against crime
The effective cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese Ministries of Public Security has helped maintain order and security in their respective countries.
Politics
Politics
World
Thailand charges 92 defendants on Rohingya trafficking
Thailand on March 15 began a human trafficking trial with 92 defendants who were arrested by Thai authorities after mass graves of illegal migrants were found in the southern Thai jungle.
Society
Human trafficking helpline yields sound outcomes
Nearly 5000 phone calls related to human trafficking have been made through the hotline 18001567 since 2012, as heard during a conference in Hanoi on February 24.
Society
Cross-border human trafficking reduced: report
Human trafficking across Vietnam’s borders with Laos and Cambodia was reduced during a three-month crackdown from July to September last year, police reported.
World
Thailand steps up efforts against human trafficking
The Thai Ministry of the Interior will intensify its efforts to combat human trafficking in 2016, according to Minister Anupong Paochinda.
Society
PM approves new anti-human trafficking programme
The Prime Minister has approved a programme to crack down on human trafficking in the 2016-2020 period.
World
Thailand, Laos to sign border security deal
Thailand and Laos are ready to sign an agreement on cooperation in maintaining border security and preventing human trafficking, said Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on October 26.
Society
Vietnam’s cross-border crime prevention efforts highlighted at AMMTC
Minister of Public Security General Tran Dai Quang underscored Vietnam’s significant achievements in cross-border crime prevention and combat while addressing the AMMTC 10 in Malaysia.
World
Thailand: human trafficking crackdown motive for bombings
The two bombing attacks in Bangkok last month were retaliation against the Thai government's suppression of human trafficking gangs, Thai authorities said on September 28.
World
Malaysia arrests eight suspects over Thailand blast
Malaysian police on September 23 announced the arrest of eight suspects, including four Malaysians, over the Erawan shrine blast in Bangkok, Thailand last month.
World
Thailand: Police blame Uighur community for Bangkok bombing
Thai police’s chief Somyot Poompanmoung on September 15 pointed to the Turkish-speaking Muslim Uighur minority in China as the suspected group behind the Bangkok bombing on August 17.
ASEAN
Indonesia, UEA cooperate to combat human trafficking
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and her counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on combating human trafficking.
ASEAN
ASEAN immigration chiefs vow to curb cross-border crimes
Leaders of ASEAN immigration departments and Heads of consular affairs divisions have pledged closer cooperation to prevent transnational crimes, including illegal immigration and human trafficking.
ASEAN
Witness protection agency networking in ASEAN strengthened
The Indonesian Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has held a meeting with counterparts from member countries of the ASEAN in Yogyakarta, aimed at strengthening these networks.
ASEAN
Mass graves found in Malay-Thai border
Malaysia police said on August 23 that they had found mass graves containing the remains of 24 people believed to be human trafficking victims in Burma area near the border with Thailand.
ASEAN
Thailand arrests 22 for human trafficking
Thai police said on August 13 that they arrested 22 people accused for involvement in trafficking of Rohingya migrants from Myanmar as part of an ongoing large-scale crackdown launched in May.
Society
Vietnamese, Lao, Thai localities cooperate to fight human trafficking
A workshop aimed at promoting joint efforts by Vietnam, Laos and Thailand against human trafficking along the East-West Corridor was held in Dong Ha city of the central province Quang Tri on August 5.
ASEAN
Thailand’s assisted reproduction act goes into effect
Thailand’s Assisted Reproduction Act, which protects children born from the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) programme, goes into effect on July 30.
Society
Vietnam resolves to fight human trafficking
Vietnam is determined to fight human trafficking, said Deputy Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang on July 29 in response to reporters’ questions on a global human trafficking report.
World
Thailand to prosecute army general involved in human trafficking
Thailand will prosecute 72 people, including Army General Manas Kongpan,
who engaged in a trans-national human trafficking ring, said spokesman
of the Office of the Attorney General Wanchai Roujanavong on July 24.
Focus
Hanoi seeks support from World Heritage Centre in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace
Solid foundation for Vietnam-Italy relations
Exhibition highlights historic documents on Da Nang’s role under Nguyen Dynasty
Vietnam provides rice seeds to Lao province
