Japan, China, RoK consider autumn summit: Nikkei
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are considering holding their first trilateral summit in three years, offering a potential stage for the first one-on-one meeting between Tokyo and Seoul's leaders, the Nikkei business daily reported on June 20.
Yemen talks end without ceasefire
UN sponsored talks in Geneva on a ceasefire between Yemen's warring parties ended on June 19 without a deal as Saudi-led warplanes staged further strikes on the dominant Houthi armed faction and allies including elite Republican Guards.
Cambodia holds State funeral for ex-CPP leader Chea Sim
More than 30,000 Cambodian people, including the country’s top leaders, attended a State funeral on June 19 in Phnom Penh for Chea Sim, former Chief of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and Senate President who passed away on June 8.
US House gives President fast-track authority
(VOV) -The US House on June 18 voted to advance legislation to give President Barack Obama fast-track authority to negotiate a Pacific trade deal, reviving the prospects for the President to achieve a key element of his agenda.
Thai assembly approves new constitutional draft
Thailand's National Legislative Assembly (NLA) approved amendments to the country's draft constitution on June 18, paving the way for holding a referendum on the new constitution next year.
Obama's Pacific trade pact revived in US House, heads to Senate
The US House of Representatives on June 18 reversed course, approving "fast-track" legislation central to President Barack Obama's trade deal with Pacific Rim nations and sending it back to the Senate.
ASEAN promotes member states’ integration in services
Policymakers gathered at a workshop in Jakarta on June 18 to discuss advances and challenges in service integration of ASEAN member countries.
Danish centre-right opposition wins election, PM quits party
Danish voters ousted Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt in an election on June 18 and handed power to an opposition centre-right alliance including huge gains for a eurosceptic, anti-immigrant party.
Islamic State car bombs kill or injure 50 in Yemeni capital
Car bombs killed or injured at least 50 people near mosques and the headquarters of Yemen's dominant Houthi group in Sanaa on June 17, in coordinated attacks claimed by Islamic State.
Norway to boost cooperation ties with ASEAN
Norway wants to foster cooperation with ASEAN for mutual benefit, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberge highlighted at a meeting with visiting ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh in Oslo on June 15.