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Oct 30
03:45
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PDEA: Alleged financier in Laos drug shipment to appear on Nov 5
MANILA, Philippines – The alleged financier of the multibillion-peso drug shipment from Laos will appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5, 2026, a spokesman said.Lawyers of former Bangsamoro …
Oct 29
16:00
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Rimbang to appear at PDEA over Laos drug haul
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, the alleged financier and mastermind in the aborted shipment of 521 kilos of shabu worth P3.54 billion from Laos to the Philippines, is expected …
Oct 29
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ex-BARMM official to appear before PDEA on Nov. 5 over Laos drug probe
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, whom authorities have identified as the alleged financier of the Laos drug shipment, is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug …
Oct 29
06:59
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN Special Rapporteur warns diplomatic engagement legitimizing Myanmar regime
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has warned the international community that pursuing unconditional diplomatic engagement with the regime in Naypyidaw risks …
Oct 29
04:40
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Toku Powers foodpanda’s Support for Customers in Cambodia and Laos
In the latest extension of Toku’s partnership with foodpanda, its AI-powered customer experience platform now supports customer conversations across these new markets. SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku Ltd. (SGX: TKU) …
Oct 29
03:26
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Ex-BARMM MP Rimbang to appear before PDEA probe into Laos drug shipment on Nov. 5
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang is expected to appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on November 5, the agency said Thursday.
Oct 28
22:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat leads a humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday to oversee the distribution of humanitarian aid, as Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks to improve strained relations with its neighbors and other countries. Philippine …
Oct 28
18:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Tulfo presses for tighter security as Undas travel rush nears
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday called for tighter airport security ahead of the Undas travel rush, questioning gaps in passenger protection after the reported theft of luxury watches at …
Oct 28
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
PNP taps AMLC to probe finances tied to Laos drug shipment
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to investigate the finances linked to the 521-kilogram shabu (methamphetamine) shipment intercepted in Laos, amid indications that …
Oct 28
10:11
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Vapes and cigarettes? Cop denies knowledge of Laos drug shipment try
The policewoman who was reportedly linked with the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos to the Philippines said she had no knowledge that the shipment contained illegal drugs.
Oct 28
09:04
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand promotes 10 road trips for travellers crossing land borders
From Mekong riverside towns and misty mountains to southern food trails and Andaman islands, a new travel guide encourages visitors to explore beyond Thailand’s border checkpoints. BANGKOK – Travellers entering Thailand by …
Oct 28
06:54
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PNP: 3 persons of interest in Laos-PH drug smuggling have yet to appear to authorities
Three persons of interest in the investigation into an alleged drug smuggling operation involving Laos and the Philippines have yet to appear before authorities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday.
Oct 28
03:39
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos to Raise Private Sector Minimum Wage to LAK 3.4 Million from January 2027
Laos will raise the minimum monthly pay for private sector workers to LAK 3.4 million (USD 150) from January 2027, the Prime Minister’s Office announced in a notice dated 21 October. The …
LA
Oct 28
03:25
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
ASEAN Special Envoy leads humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Special Envoy on Myanmar and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary, Maria Theresa Lazaro, will lead a two-day humanitarian mission to Myanmar starting Wednesday, ASEAN chair the …
Oct 27
12:01
VN VN Express state media
Vietnam
Vietnam and Laos study cross-recognition of digital signatures VIViệt Nam - Lào nghiên cứu công nhận chéo chữ ký số
Việt Nam và Lào nghiên cứu phương án thí điểm công nhận lẫn nhau về chữ ký số, trước mắt trong lĩnh vực hải quan và xuất nhập khẩu hàng hóa.
Oct 26
00:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
South Korean CEO’s 4-year jail term over plant fire that killed 23 spurs anger
“How can South Korea’s law be this weak? Twenty-three people died!” Those were the words of Chinese mother Li Shun-ji after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a reduced four-year prison sentence for …
Oct 25
22:46
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement; UK facing backlash over diplomatic outreach to regime
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Burma and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how ​to proceed with the …
Oct 25
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Incidents involving Koreans in 10 nations under travel advisory rise 50%: data
The number of accidents and incidents involving Korean nationals in 10 major countries under Seoul's travel advisory rose nearly 50 percent in 2025 from the previous year, data showed Sunday. In the …
Oct 25
04:04
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Lao father detained after holding wife, son at knifepoint in Bangkok
A Lao man was detained after allegedly holding his wife and five year old son at knifepoint during a Bangkok hostage incident yesterday, October 24. Both sustained minor injuries before police brought …
Oct 25
03:11
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Immigration records reveal Dutch presenter’s departure to Laos
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau revealed yesterday, October 24, that Dutch television presenter Emile Ratelband, who was reported missing in Thailand by his family, had already left the country for Laos in late 2025. …
Oct 24
13:12
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Dutch TV host reported missing in Thailand left country in 2025, police say
BANGKOK — Dutch television personality Emile Ratelband, 77, who was reported missing by his family in Thailand, left the country in late 2025 and has not been recorded as returning, Thai immigration …
Oct 24
09:19
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Bangkok police officer grabs knife from father holding son hostage
BANGKOK — A senior Bangkok police officer disarmed a knife-wielding man who held his 5-year-old son at knifepoint and restrained his wife beneath the Yommarat intersection on Saturday, allowing officers to rescue …
Oct 24
07:25
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
'Following the doctor's footsteps' to provide medical examination and gifts at the Vietnam-Laos border VI'Theo dấu chân bác sĩ' đến khám bệnh và tặng quà ở biên giới Việt Nam - Lào
Tiếp tục hành trình giúp đỡ bà con khó khăn trên cả nước, đoàn thiện nguyện 'Theo dấu chân bác sĩ' đã đến biên giới Việt Nam - Lào, thăm hỏi, khám …
Oct 24
02:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Chinese businesswoman held in Bangkok over 500 million baht customs fraud
Immigration police have arrested a 36 year old Chinese businesswoman at a Sukhumvit address in Bangkok on a warrant issued in China, where she is accused of customs fraud that cost the …
Oct 24
01:34
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement, expects ASEAN talks on country’s future
Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Myanmar and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how ​to proceed with the member state that has …
Oct 24
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
BARMM ex-MP denies link to seized Laos drug cargo
COTABATO CITY — A former member of parliament (MP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) denied allegations by law enforcement officials that he was behind the recent foiled shipment …
LA
Oct 23
23:23
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Thailand welcomes US-Myanmar engagement
Thailand's foreign minister expects discussions at the Asean summit in Manila on how to proceed with the member barred since the 2021 coup.
Oct 23
22:30
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Southeast Asia’s worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
Thousands of students across Indonesia have protested for days over the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and spread across Southeast Asia in recent weeks. On Friday, more …
Oct 23
16:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies role in drug shipment
FORMER Bangsamoro parliamentarian Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang, alleged to be the financier of the botched attempt to smuggle drugs from Laos, took to social media on Friday to deny involvement in the …
Oct 23
16:01
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH rail project delays revive China funding question
STALLED railway projects in the Philippines have revived questions about the country's decision to drop Chinese financing, with a geopolitical analyst arguing that the government risks missing out on economic opportunities as …
Oct 23
11:08
SG Mothership
Singapore
'How far can I go on my motorcycle?': S’porean man, 32, rides 27,166km from S’pore to Portugal in 100 days
"I could not fight back the tears upon reflecting on the sheer difficulty of getting there. Yet, part of me didn't want it to end."
Oct 23
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Ex-Bangsamoro lawmaker denies link to Laos drug smuggling attempt
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied any involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5-billion worth of illegal drug shipment from Laos, lamenting that he …
Oct 23
03:52
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Alleged financier of P3.5B drug shipment bound for PH denies involvement
MANILA, Philippines — Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Rimbang on Friday took to social media to deny any involvement in the P3.5 billion Philippine-bound drug shipment from LaosInterior Secretary Jonvic Remulla identified …
Oct 23
03:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysia, Philippines to jointly probe 521kg meth seizure in Laos
The agreement follows intelligence exposing a major drug syndicate linked to a Philippine politician.
Oct 23
01:55
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Ex-Bangsamoro MP Rimbang denies involvement in P3.5B Laos drug shipment
Former Bangsamoro parliament member Edrieza Hadji Nasser Rimbang on Friday denied involvement in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines.
Oct 23
01:21
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
FLBA participants present 16 projects to address Timor-Leste’s development priorities
DÍLI, 23 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Participants in the third edition of the Futuru Líder Ba ASEAN (FLBA) programme have presented 16 group projects proposing policy recommendations and practical solutions to support …
Oct 22
22:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
What should Myanmar expect from Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
Napas Thein for ISP-Myanmar Ultimately, the significance of Singapore’s chairmanship will depend not only on what benchmarks ASEAN can develop, but also on whether it can create enduring institutions that help people …
Oct 22
14:22
CN CGTN state media
China
China Walk: Vibrant Hainan media tour kicks off in Sanya
China Walk: Vibrant Hainan media tour kicks off in Sanya
Oct 22
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
Miss Universe S'pore not going to Puerto Rico on Nov. 24 to compete due to franchise dispute
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Laos will also not be represented.
Oct 22
11:32
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Two special drug fugitives arrested while hiding in Laos VIBắt 2 đối tượng bị truy nã đặc biệt về ma túy trốn ở Lào
Đang lẩn trốn tại Lào, 2 đối tượng bị truy nã đặc biệt nguy hiểm về ma túy vừa bị Công an Đà Nẵng phối hợp công an nước bạn và Công …
LA