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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 16 06:59 |
Philippines |
Remulla names Mindanao politician, 10 other persons of interest behind shabu shipment from Laos
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the …
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| Oct 16 06:44 |
Philippines |
DILG tags ex-Bangsamoro MP in P3.5B shabu smuggling try from Laos
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified the Mindanao politician allegedly involved in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos to the Philippines as former Bangsamoro Parliament member …
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| Oct 16 06:01 |
Philippines |
Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug case faced past drug cases – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The politician from Mindanao who allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos had previously been involved in illegal drug cases, the Philippine National …
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| Oct 16 05:14 |
Philippines |
PNP: No politics involved in Laos-PH drug smuggling probe
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday maintained that there's "no politics" in its ongoing probe on the attempt to smuggle P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines.
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| Oct 16 03:09 |
Thailand |
Pattaya gambling bust catches nine after condo left unlocked
A Pattaya gambling bust ended in nine arrests yesterday, October 15, after police investigating an illegal card game heard loud cheering from a condominium room in Jomtien and discovered the players had …
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| Oct 15 18:02 |
Philippines |
WATCH: Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug flight tops INQToday newscast
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this evening: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says a politician from Mindanao financed the chartered flight linked to the seizure of 521 kilograms of …
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| Oct 15 16:20 |
Philippines |
Mindanao politician tagged in drug bust
A MINDANAO politician from an opposition party financed the chartered private plane that carried 521 kilograms of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P3.54 billion seized in Laos, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency …
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| Oct 15 13:01 |
Malaysia |
IMF forecasts 5.2% GDP growth for Malaysia in 2026
In its October 2026 regional economic outlook, it highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.
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| Oct 15 12:17 |
China |
Laos private jet bust reveals how Mekong meth slips past borders
A private jet hired from Malaysia – seemingly destined for the Philippines – but stopped on the tarmac by Laos’ drug police who found suitcases stuffed with 512kg of crystal methamphetamine, has …
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| Oct 15 12:13 |
Vietnam |
Vietnam - Laos aim for bilateral trade target of 5 billion USD VIViệt Nam - Lào hướng tới mục tiêu thương mại song phương 5 tỉ USD
Tại cuộc hội đàm, Thường trực Ban Bí thư Trần Cẩm Tú và Thường trực Ban Bí thư Trung ương Đảng Nhân dân Cách mạng Lào Vilay Lakhamphong nhất trí thúc đẩy …
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| Oct 15 11:18 |
Malaysia |
Mindanao politician allegedly funded jet used to transport 521kg of meth
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says the elected representative belonged to the opposition bloc but declined to identify the person as investigations are ongoing.
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| Oct 15 10:15 |
Philippines |
Mindanao politician financed plane to smuggle P3.5B shabu from Laos --PDEA
A politician from Mindanao allegedly paid for the private plane that would have been used to smuggle of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines, the Philippine Drug …
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| Oct 15 08:20 |
Philippines |
Plane used in attempted Laos-PH drug smuggling registered in US -- CAAP
The private plane used in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines was registered in the United States, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
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| Oct 15 07:51 |
Philippines |
Mindanao politician linked to drug shipment seized in Laos — PDEA
MANILA, Philippines — A politician in Mindanao was tagged by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) as the financier of the chartered plane that carried 521 kilograms of suspected shabu worth P3.54 …
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| Oct 15 07:45 |
Cambodia |
China’s military ties with Laos draw scrutiny over upgraded airfield
China has refurbished a military airfield in Laos, raising questions about Beijing’s growing security presence in Southeast Asia.
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| Oct 15 03:27 |
Vietnam |
Tombstone with martyr's name found while collecting 5 sets of remains in Laos VITìm thấy bia mộ khắc tên liệt sĩ khi quy tập 5 hài cốt tại Lào
Đội Quy tập hài cốt liệt sĩ Bộ Chỉ huy Quân sự tỉnh Hà Tĩnh vừa cất bốc được 5 hài cốt liệt sĩ hy sinh tại Lào. Đặc biệt, một trong …
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| Oct 15 02:57 |
Myanmar |
China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
China’s new airfield in Laos is a work in progress, with satellite imagery showing many areas where construction appeared to be ongoing even as it was officially opened at a September ceremony. …
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| Oct 15 02:25 |
Laos |
Authorites Seizes 23 Excavators in Two Illegal Gold Mining Raids in Vientiane
Authorities seized 23 excavators and other equipment during two raids on suspected illegal gold mining sites in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital, according to Lao Security Media. The raids took place from 23 …
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| Oct 14 23:20 |
Cambodia |
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
Vietnam Ministry of National Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister General Phan Van Giang, Laos Ministry of National Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister General Khamliang Outhakaysone, and Cambodia Ministry of National …
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| Oct 14 16:18 |
Philippines |
Trump, Guterres to attend Asean Summit in Manila
UNITED States President Donald Trump and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will attend the 49th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in November in Manila.Malacañang on Wednesday confirmed Trump’s attendance at …
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| Oct 14 15:23 |
Vietnam |
General Secretary, President To Lam meets with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Laos VITổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm tiếp Phó thủ tướng, Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Lào
Chiều 14.10, Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm đã tiếp đại tướng Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Phó thủ tướng, Bộ trưởng Bộ Quốc phòng Lào, nhân dịp thăm chính thức Việt Nam, …
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| Oct 14 13:29 |
Vietnam |
Annual meeting between the 3 Ministers of National Defense of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia VICuộc gặp thường niên giữa 3 Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Việt Nam - Lào - Campuchia
Ngày 14.10, tại Hà Nội đã diễn ra cuộc gặp thường niên giữa 3 Bộ trưởng Bộ Quốc phòng Việt Nam - Lào - Campuchia, do đại tướng Phan Văn Giang, Phó …
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| Oct 14 12:22 |
Vietnam |
Rope rescue training in Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia military exercise VIĐu dây cứu người trong diễn tập quân đội Việt Nam - Lào - Campuchia
Quân đội Việt Nam, Lào và Campuchia diễn tập phòng thủ dân sự tại Lữ đoàn 249, xử lý các tình huống giả định như thiên tai, rò rỉ hóa chất, sập …
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| Oct 14 12:03 |
Thailand |
IMF forecasts Thailand growth at 2.1% in 2026, among ASEAN’s slowest
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow by 2.1% in 2026, placing it among the slowest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and ahead of only Myanmar and Brunei, according to the International Monetary Fund’s …
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| Oct 14 12:01 |
Philippines |
NBI has 10 persons of interest in alleged Laos-PH drug smuggling op
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it has 10 persons of interest (POI) in the alleged smuggling of 521 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine (‘shabu’) from Laos …
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| Oct 14 11:57 |
South Korea |
Korea helps 16 Asia-Pacific nations preserve written heritage
Korea is bringing together archivists and cultural experts from 16 Asia-Pacific nations in Jakarta, Indonesia for an international workshop focused on preserving historical records and preparing them for global recognition under UNESCO’s …
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| Oct 14 09:08 |
Thailand |
Thai FM: No concern over Chinese airbase in Laos
Thailand has no immediate concerns over a Chinese airbase in Laos located about 50 kilometres from the Thai border, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on 14 October. Speaking at Government House, the …
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| Oct 14 08:16 |
Myanmar |
Naypyidaw launches ASEAN committee in bid to restore Myanmar standing within bloc
The regime in Naypyidaw held the first meeting of its newly formed ASEAN Affairs Committee on Oct. 13, stating that it aims to restore Myanmar’s standing within the Association of Southeast Asian …
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| Oct 14 07:40 |
Philippines |
Trump, Guterres to attend 49th Asean Summit in Nov in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Donald Trump and United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres will attend the 49th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in November in Manila.Malacanang on …
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