YOU WONT BELIEVE: 17 - What They Never Told You

Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2024

Thailand leads push for 6-nation visa

Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 8, 2024

Thailand: Single-visa initiative targets long-haul travellers, promotes seamless ASEAN travel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is spearheading an initiative to establish a joint-visa program with countries that collectively welcomed approximately 70 million tourists last year. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Thailand's appeal to long-haul travellers who tend to spend more during their visits.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2024

Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024

Australia will 'win' wine dispute with China: minister

Australia still expects China to complete its review of tariffs on wine exports by the end of the month, the federal government says.

AAP · Mar 9, 2024

Australia And ASEAN Urge Restraint In South China Sea

Australia and ASEAN jointly call for restraint in South China Sea and Gaza conflict, emphasizing peace and international cooperation.

Top News · Mar 6, 2024

Asean-Australia meeting ends with warning against actions that 'endanger peace'

Leaders from Southeast Asia and Australia warned against actions that "endanger peace" in the South China Sea following fresh confrontations between Beijing and the Philippines in contested waters. France, another Pacific player, is concerned as well.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 6, 2024

Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia

Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Singapore's Exclusive Deal With Taylor Swift Defended By Prime Minister

Singapore's Prime Minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift to boost tourism post-COVID-19, drawing criticism from neighboring countries.

Top News · Mar 5, 2024

Singapore’s PM defends Taylor Swift exclusivity deal amid regional grumbles

Lee Hsien Loong says deal to lure pop star not ‘unfriendly’ to other countries in Southeast Asia.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024