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Oct 21
17:19
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia, Laos eye tourism boost to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties
Celebrating 70 years of Cambodia-Laos diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted efforts to promote tourism flow through the ‘Two Countries, One Destination’ initiative, aiming to attract more domestic and international tourists …
Oct 21
16:27
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Major drug suspect nowhere to be found
FOUR major persons of interest in the Laos drug case — including former Bangsamoro parliament member Edriezah Rimbang, the alleged financier of the operation — have ignored a police subpoena and are …
Oct 21
15:34
PH GMA Network
Philippines
40 subpoenas issued in P3-B shabu smuggling from Laos case
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has issued 40 subpoenas in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion of illegal drugs from Laos into the Philippines.
Oct 21
14:50
CN CGTN state media
China
China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand launch 170th Mekong River joint patrol
China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand launched the 170th joint patrol and law enforcement operation along the Mekong River on Monday.
Oct 21
12:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Palace laughs off Duterte’s remark that Marcos must ‘stop politicking’
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for the Marcos administration to “start working and stop politicking.” Duterte had accused the government …
Oct 21
06:54
PH GMA Network
Philippines
House panel summons DILG's Remulla, PDEA's Nerez over attempted Laos drugs shipment
The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs has summoned Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez over the attempted shipment of illegal …
Oct 21
03:49
CN South China Morning Post
China
Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China
Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to establish overland transit routes for fresh durian exports to China, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu. The minister said …
Oct 21
03:46
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
30 nabbed in M’sia-S’pore prostitution syndicate crackdown
The operation involved raids by Bukit Aman CID and Singapore police at residential premises in Kuala Lumpur and Johor.
Oct 21
03:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
30 ditahan disyaki terlibat sindiket persundalan Malaysia-Singapura
Pengarah JSJ Bukit Aman, M Kumar berkata suspek ditahan di beberapa premis kediaman sekitar Kuala Lumpur serta Johor.
Oct 21
01:30
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Bukit Aman, Singapore police smash cross-border prostitution ring using Malaysia as base
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Police have dismantled a cross-border prostitution syndicate that used Malaysia as an offsh...
Oct 20
23:55
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
NBI: ‘Boyet’ Toledo linked to Laos drug seizure has multiple cases
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said that one of the persons of interest in the alleged attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines …
Oct 20
16:50
PH GMA Network
Philippines
NBI seeks Laos cooperation in P3.5B drug smuggling investigation
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will seek the cooperation of Laos authorities in its probe of the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs into the Philippines.
Oct 20
16:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla: Why was Rimbang not on Duterte’s narco-list?
(UPDATED) INTERIOR Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday said there was no evidence linking the P3.5-billion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician identified as the alleged …
Oct 20
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos wants drug syndicates uprooted – Malacañang
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, Malacañang said.Presidential Communications …
Oct 20
10:48
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Ban on large trucks on National Highway 14D: Da Nang and Laos seek ways to resolve cargo transport difficulties VICấm xe tải lớn trên quốc lộ 14D: Đà Nẵng và Lào tìm cách gỡ khó vận chuyển hàng hóa
Trước việc cấm xe tải từ 4 trục trở lên lưu thông trên quốc lộ 14D trong thời gian thi công nâng cấp tuyến đường, thành phố Đà Nẵng và tỉnh Sekong …
LA
Oct 20
09:32
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Sara Duterte says gov't shifting strategy to take her down
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday claimed that the government is shifting its narratives to bring her down, citing recent reports of the foiled attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to …
LA
Oct 20
08:48
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia looks to put durians on the fast track to China by road, rail in three to four days
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government is stepping up negotiations with several countries in the region to facilita...
Oct 20
07:29
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla says no evidence linking Laos drug haul to Dutertes but asks why Mindanao politician not in narcolist
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday clarified that there was no evidence linking the multibillion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician, identified …
Oct 20
06:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos wants drug syndicates eliminated, 'uprooted' – Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, …
Oct 20
04:32
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Strengthening Vietnam-Laos youth cooperation in the new period VITăng cường hợp tác thanh niên Việt Nam - Lào trong giai đoạn mới
Bí thư thứ nhất T.Ư Đoàn Bùi Quang Huy đề xuất mở rộng hợp tác thanh niên Việt Nam - Lào trong chuyển đổi số, đổi mới sáng tạo, khởi nghiệp và …
Oct 19
21:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla challenges critics to prove him wrong in Laos drug haul
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday dared critics to challenge him on the facts of the case being built in connection to the multi-billion drug haul attempted to be …
Oct 19
17:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Twelve detained over one-tonne drug bust
The Koh Kong Provincial Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 12 suspects, including one Laotian national, over the alleged possession, transportation and trafficking of nearly one tonne of illegal drugs seized …
LA
Oct 19
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
CIDG subpoenas over 21 people in Laos case
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has subpoenaed more than 21 people to shed light on their alleged involvement or knowledge of the foiled attempt to smuggle in P3.5 billion worth of shabu …
Oct 19
10:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos' son and lawmaker not involved in foiled P3.5B drug smuggling attempt — Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos was not involved in the foiled P3.5 billion shabu smuggling attempt in the country, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday.“There was …
Oct 19
10:06
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PNP-CIDG subpoenas 21 individuals over attempted Laos drug shipment
The Philippine National Police"s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has summoned 21 individuals to give information regarding the attempted shipment of 521 kilograms of shabu from Laos.
Oct 19
05:28
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Eurovision Song Contest Asia names all 11 contestants for Bangkok debut
BANGKOK — Eurovision Song Contest Asia has named all 11 contestants for its inaugural edition in Thailand, with Cambodia becoming the final country to select its representative for the regional music competition. …
Oct 18
03:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Bangkok police catch drunk Laotian driver with fake licence
Traffic police in Bangkok arrested a Laotian man for drink driving with a fake Thai driving licence at a checkpoint on Rama II Road on October 16. Police announced the arrest yesterday, …
Oct 17
08:23
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Drug abuse among Malaysian under-15s a growing concern, says Saifuddin Nasution
MACHANG, Oct 17 — The trend of drug abuse among those under the age of 15 is increasingly concerning and requires...
Oct 16
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla tags politician in shabu smuggle try
(UPDATED) LOCAL Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified a former Bangsamoro parliament member as among the 11 persons of interest linked to the aborted shipment of 521 kilograms of shabu worth …
Oct 16
14:25
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Opposing Thai views on IMF and World Bank Protests Expose a Divide in Empathy
​Thai police were probably afraid that no journalists would turn up to cover the protests against the IMF-World Bank meetings, so on Thursday they beat up the anti-IMF-World Bank protesters in Bangkok …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DILG tags ex-Bangsamoro official, 10 others in Laos shabu haul
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday named 11 persons of interest, including a former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament, in the seizure of 521 kilograms of shabu …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: China envoy’s remark a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his …
Oct 16
11:44
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Who is Edrieza Rimbang, the ex-solon allegedly linked to the P3.5-B shabu from Laos?
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revealed the Mindanao politician tagged in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines: former Bangsamoro Parliament member Edrieza Rimbang. But …
Oct 16
10:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
‘They were aware’: Bukit Aman on five Malaysians held in Tokyo with cocaine in their shoes
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Five Malaysians arrested for concealing five kilograms of cocaine in their shoe soles at Han...
Oct 16
10:16
CN CGTN state media
China
China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger trips surpass 1 million
China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger trips surpass 1 million
Oct 16
09:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PNP assures ‘no politics’ in Laos drug bust case build-up
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said there was absolutely no politics involved in the ongoing case build-up against the Mindanao politician tagged in the multi-billion drug bust …
Oct 16
06:59
PH The Manila Times
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 …
Oct 16
06:44
PH GMA Network
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 …
Oct 16
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
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 …
Oct 16
05:14
PH GMA Network
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.