Philippine Gov’t, rebel group agree on continuous peace process
The Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have signed a Declaration of Continuity of Partnership in the Bangsamoro Peace Process to ensure the full implementation of the peace agreement they signed in 2014.
August designated a month for women travelers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has designated August 2016 a month for women travelers, in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.
Royal project to be adopted as model for government’s social business
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that the Royal Project, an initiative of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, will be adopted as a model for the Government’s social business, in order to improve the people’s living conditions.
83rd Anniversary of the Government Public Relations Department
The Government Public Relations Department (PRD) celebrates its 83rd anniversary in 2016. Throughout the passage of time, its roles, duties, and structure have changed in accordance with the evolving situation of the country.
APEC economies to boost tourism collaboration
Tourism ministers from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have agreed to develop strategies that will allow about 800 million tourists to travel across the region in 2025.
Malaysian PM calls for increased ASEAN unity
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak called on ASEAN to strengthen unity to ensure the group’s continued credibility and to maintain its central role in the region in his opening remarks at the 30th Asia-Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur on May 30.
Netanyahu says willing to discuss Arab initiative for peace with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held out the prospect on May 30 of reviving a 2002 Arab peace initiative that offers Israel diplomatic recognition from Arab countries in return for a statehood deal with the Palestinians.
Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia step up maritime security ties
The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to step up cooperation to curb piracy, smuggling and other crimes in the Sulu Sea, the border area common to the three countries.
Rodrigo Duterte proclaimed Philippine President
On May 30, the Philippine parliament proclaimed Rodrigo Duterte the next president following his landslide win at the national election held on May 9.
Iraqi army storms to edge of Islamic State-held Falluja
The Iraqi army stormed to the southern edge of Falluja under US air support on May 30 and captured a police station inside the city limits, launching a direct assault to retake one of the main strongholds of Islamic State militants.