ASEAN environment ministers review new initiatives
Environment ministers from the ASEAN member states reviewed their cooperation in environment sustainability within the framework of the Comprehensive Plan for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) during their 13th meeting in Hanoi from October 26-30.
For ASEAN’s sustainable growth
(VOV) - The 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment (AMME-13) and related meetings are taking place in Hanoi. The meeting, held every 3 years, is is an important event within the framework of ASEAN cooperation on the environment.
Malaysia to host 27th ASEAN Summit in November
The 27th ASEAN Summit will officially kick off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 21, with a schedule for adopting the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on setting up the ASEAN Community and on the ASEAN Community Vision to 2025.
Central African Republic to hold elections on December 13
Central African Republic will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on December 13, the electoral commission said on October 28, reviving delayed efforts to restore democracy in a country rocked by fighting since 2013.
The EU approves new plan to deal with migrant crisis
(VOV) - The EU recently approved a 17-point plan to address the influx of migrants into European countries through the Balkan region. It is an attempt to improve migration management and slow down the biggest wave of migration since World War 2.
Greek coastguard rescues 242 migrants as boat sinks, three drown
The Greek coastguard rescued 242 migrants when their wooden boat sank north of the island of Lesbos on October 28, but at least three drowned, including two small boys, authorities said.
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.
Ex-mediator Annan sees chance of Syria peace in US-Russia talks
Talks between Russia and the United States may produce a chance of peace in Syria, Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who tried unsuccessfully to forge a deal to end the war in 2012, said on October 27.
China shadows US warship near man-made islands
A US guided-missile destroyer sailed close to one of China's man-made islands in the East Sea on October 27, drawing an angry rebuke from Beijing, which said it had tracked and warned the ship and called in the US ambassador to protest.
ASEAN defence ministers to discuss security issue
Defence ministers from ten ASEAN member states and their partners will talk over measures to boost security and defence cooperation for regional peace, sustainability and development during the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Retreat and the ADMM Plus which are slated for early next month.