ASEAN enhances cooperation, information sharing on migration
(VOV) -Senior immigration officials from the ten ASEAN member countries discussed ways to enhance regional cooperation at a forum which opened on September 8 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Vietnam calls for AIPA increased support for building ASEAN Community
Vietnam has called upon the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) members to forge ahead with cooperation with and urge the governments of ASEAN member states to fulfill the mission of building key pillars for the ASEAN Community.
Blast reported at chemical plant in eastern China
An explosion shook a chemical plant in the Chinese province of Zhejiang, state media said on September 7, though there were no immediate reports of casualties in a country on edge after blasts killed more than 160 people last month.
Hit by new wave of refugees, Germany warns EU partners
Struggling to cope with record numbers of asylum seekers, Germany told its European partners on September 7 they too must take in more refugees, as police in Hungary used pepper spray on desperate migrants who broke out of a reception center at the border.
CNRP official arrested over Vietnam leaflets
Chief of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP)’s Executive Committee of Takeo province’s Pray Kabbas district Chhea Tang Sorn has been arrested for distributing leaflets warning against Vietnamese policies towards Cambodia and disrupting national security.
ASEAN banks to accelerate branch presence in Vietnam
The number of banks from ASEAN countries is expected to increase in Vietnam in the coming years as the domestic banking market opens following the carrying out of regional integration commitments.
Austria to revoke measures that let migrants cross from Hungary
Austria said on September 6 it planned to end emergency measures that have allowed thousands of refugees stranded in Hungary into Austria and Germany since September 5 morning.
EU, US clinch data-sharing deal for security, terrorism cases
The European Union and the United States have clinched a deal protecting personal data shared for law enforcement purposes such as terrorism investigations, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Thailand: Draft constitution rejected
Thailand’s National Reform Council (NRC) on September 6 voted to reject the draft constitution for the country, reported the Bangkok Post.
Egypt to enhance closer relations with ASEAN
(VOV) -ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh has appreciated Egypt's keen interest in promoting good relations with ASEAN and its intention in deepening its diplomatic outreach in Southeast Asia.