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Regional tobacco control alliance condemns tobacco growers conference
Bangkok-24 September 2012: The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) today condemned the international tobacco conference to be held in Manila, tomorrow September 25, warning of industry “deception” and “misinformation”… Read more
Sex-for-grades graft confessions made under duress: Singapore’s NUS law prof
By Bryna Sim The four criminal motions filed by law professor Tey Tsun Hang were heard in the Supreme Court on Monday morning. During the hearing, Tey’s lawyer, Mr… Read more
Singaporean PM Lee quizzed on ideal population size at forum
By Phua Mei Pin A discussion on the country’s ideal population size became the highlight of an hour-long televised forum with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday night. And… Read more
Vietnam- China trade reaches 23 million US dollars for 7 months
China became Viet Nam’s leading trade partner with two-way trade exceeding 30 billion USD in 2011. In the first seven months of this year, two-way trade reached nearly 23 billion… Read more
Cambodia towards ASEAN connectivity symposium
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will host ASEAN connectivity symposium on 7-8 September here under theme of realizing asean connectivity for community in 2015. The ASEAN Connectivity Symposium is a flagship annual… Read more
Cambodia will host ASEAN energy ministers’ Meeting and energy Business forum
Phnom Penh: Cambodia will host the Asean energy business forum (AEBF) 2012 under the theme of securing the ASEAN’s energy future today under global uncertainty from 12-13 September here. The… Read more
Secretary Clinton Makes Significant Stop at ASEAN Secretariat, Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Peace and Stability in Region
Even before the United States Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton sets foot in the region, media reports have speculated over the meaning and significance of her whirlwind tour of… Read more
Econimic Ministers Boost a single market of ASEAN production
Siem Reap: Indonesian Trade Minister Wirjawan said the importance for ASEAN to pay attention to the rules of origin. “The implementation of rules of origin has to fully… Read more
Growth Will Remain a Top Priority at The ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is home to the world’s biggest Hindu temple complex – the Angkor Wat – which sits proudly in the centre of the Cambodian flag. This week, the city… Read more
ASEAN will release joint communique of Foreign Ministers’Meeting tomorrow
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia as ASEAN chair will release the basic principles of joint statement of last week foreign ministers’ meeting tomorrow afternoon. The announcement was made after the meeting between… Read more
