ASEAN enhances connectivity

ASEAN enhances connectivity

(VOVWORLD) - A forum to implement the ASEAN Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 took place in Alanbang, the Philippines from July 12th to 14th. The forum, the first activity implemented since the...
Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

Risks of IS expansion into Southeast Asia

(VOVWORLD) - Following clashes between government and rebel forces, Marawi city on Mindanao island, the Philippines, has become the first city in Southeast Asia to come under the control of forces loyal to...
IS plans to attack US forces in Kuwait

IS plans to attack US forces in Kuwait

(VOVworld) – Suspected Islamic State militants arrested in Kuwait and the Philippines were planning to bomb US military forces in Kuwait, the Al Rai newspaper reported on Monday
Senior officials meet to prepare for ASEAN Summit

Senior officials meet to prepare for ASEAN Summit

(VOVworld) – Senior ASEAN Officials gathered in Manila on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss preparations for the 30th ASEAN Summit. The delegates including Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung finalized programs,...
Earthquake hits Philippines

Earthquake hits Philippines

(VOVworld) -A powerful nighttime earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least three people, injured about 80 others, damaged buildings and an airport and knocked out power. The late Friday...
Philippines takes ASEAN helm

Philippines takes ASEAN helm

(VOVworld) - The Philippines assumed the 2017 Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a ceremony on Sunday