ASIA

Bloggers tapped to raise awareness on ASEAN, combat fake news

BALI, INDONESIA, Aug. 8 -- In a bid to boost its online presence and create greater awareness to the public, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has tapped bloggers from different...

Myanmar president calls for more cohesive ASEAN in next 50 years

YANGON, Aug. 8 -- Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw on Tuesday called for doubling efforts to make the ASEAN region more politically cohesive, economically integrated, socially responsible and people-oriented in the...

East Asia FMs meet in Manila

MANILA, Aug. 7 -- Eighteen foreign ministers met in Manila Monday for the 7th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Chaired by Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, the EAS...

Security tightened as ACD meet starts in Bohol

TAGBILARAN CITY, Aug. 7 -- Security was tightened in Bohol as delegates from 34 nations around Asia converged in Panglao Island Monday for the Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Conference. Bohol hosts the...

Gritty Talks Ahead as China, ASEAN Agree to Avoid Mishaps in Disputed Sea

MANILA — China and a group of 10 Southeast Asian nations face tough negotiations on a code of conduct for avoiding mishaps in the contested South China Sea despite the endorsement of...

DOE hosts dialogue on Asia energy issues

MANILA, Aug. 6 -- The Department of Energy (DOE) plays host to the three-day Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) that will tackle energy security, sustainability and resiliency starting Monday (August 7) in...

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