Ambassador Vu Ho, head of SOM ASEAN Vietnam, attended the ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 3 to review preparations for the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings.
Heavy rains and high water levels on the Mekong River for over the past month has affected more than 20,000 households, causing four deaths and damage to tens of thousands of hectares of agricultural production and numerous infrastructure facilities across 19 out of 25 provinces and cities in Cambodia.
Through Indonesia's initiative, several representatives of the state news agencies of ASEAN member countries have agreed to continue developing cooperation to enhance the understanding of the region's population regarding ASEAN policies and initiatives.
Malaysia’s Perak Crafts Festivals, the seventh of its kind jointly held by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the fine art craft development corporation, aims to rake in 1 million RM (215,000 USD) in sales and attract more than 70,000 visitors.
The 23rd meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) discussed Indonesia’s 16 priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under its chairmanship in Jakarta on September 3, ahead of the 43rd ASEAN Summit.
The ASEAN member states and China have agreed with the initiative of Indonesia - the current rotating chair of ASEAN, to expedite negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the most attractive destination for foreign investors, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said at the ASEAN Business and Invetment Summit (ABIS 2023) in Jakarta on September 1.
The Philippines has imposed ceilings on rice prices across the country amid an “alarming” increase in retail costs of the staple grain and reports of hoarding by traders.
Indonesia's inflation is among the lowest worldwide, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation falling more quickly and returning closely to its target of 3%, said a local official.
The Indonesian government has prepared a number of measures to deal with rising rice prices, which raises public concern in the Southeast Asian country.
Thailand is likely to complete its target of exporting 8 million tonnes of rice set for this year, maintaining its reputation as a major rice exporter.
The Laotian Times reported on August 30 that Lao workers are leaving the country in large numbers, searching for employment opportunities abroad amid the skyrocketing cost of living at home.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has directed authorities to take actions to urgently address the country’s economic and financial difficulties amid continuing depreciation of the Lao kip, rampant inflation and high public debts.
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