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Laos urges consumers to conserve electricity

Vientiane, May 13 -- The prolonged heat and drought, and low rainfall have caused reservoirs and dams in Laos to run dry, and hydropower plants unable to operate or reduce their generation capacity. ... Read More


Malaysia pledges to boost energy connectivity

Kuala Lumpur, May 13 -- Malaysia commits to cooperating with its ASEAN counterparts to push forward regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid, which is aimed at fortifying energy connectivity ... Read More


Thai agencies asked to ensure effective use of forest land

Bangkok, May 13 -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on May 13 asked relevant agencies to review people's requests on forest land use to ensure economic efficiency and environmental protection. Th... Read More


Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41

Hanoi, May 13 -- The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, West Sumatra disaster mitigat... Read More


Indonesia: Mount Ibu erupts again

Hanoi, May 13 -- Ibu volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on May 13, throwing ash up to 5km above its peak, local media reported. Local authorities said this is one of the biggest eruptions in recent... Read More


Laos, Russia seek to beef up cooperation

Vientiane, May 13 -- Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin within the framework of his recent working visit to Russia, the Lao media reported on May ... Read More


Thailand warns health problem from chemical fumes

Bangkok, May 13 -- Thailand's health authority is warning members of the public about the dangers of toxic fumes following chemical blazes in Rayong and Ayutthaya in recent weeks. Dr. Attapon Kaewsam... Read More


India, ASEAN countries hold 4th joint committee meeting to review AITIGA

New Delhi, May 13 -- ASEAN countries and India held the 4th joint committee meeting for the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) from May 7-9 in Putrajaya, Malaysia, according t... Read More


Thailand hosts 74th FIFA Congress

Bangkok, May 13 -- More than 3,000 delegates from 211 member associations of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) are attending the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok from May 13 - 1... Read More


Indian naval ships arrive at Malaysia's port

New Delhi, May 13 -- Two Indian Naval Ships, Delhi and Shakti, arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on May 12 as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment. The Royal Malaysian Navy and the High... Read More