South East Asia

Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end TB on the occasion of World TB Day 2025Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end TB on the occasion of World TB Day 2025

Saima Wazed highlights achievements of South East Asia, gives call to end TB on the occasion of World TB Day 2025

Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia, Saima Wazed expressed confidence towards the commitment to end…

1 month ago
WHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TBWHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TB

WHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TB

The World Health Organization has urged member countries in the Southeast Asia region to build on the momentum created to…

5 months ago
Efforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional DirectorEfforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional Director

Efforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional Director

An estimated over 294 million people are living with hypertension in South-East Asia according to World Health Organization (WHO)'s Regional…

12 months ago
Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive 

Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive

With China all set to open up its borders and allow its nationals to travel, there is concern in some…

2 years ago
After Brahmos deal, India ready to train Philippines armed forcesAfter Brahmos deal, India ready to train Philippines armed forces

After Brahmos deal, India ready to train Philippines armed forces

India has offered to upgrade the Philippines' artillery and conduct military courses for its armed forces personnel on operational readiness…

3 years ago
India sharpens focus on Kaladan transit project to connect the northeast with Southeast AsiaIndia sharpens focus on Kaladan transit project to connect the northeast with Southeast Asia

India sharpens focus on Kaladan transit project to connect the northeast with Southeast Asia

<p> <strong>Efforts are underway for an expeditious completion of the Kaladan multi-modal transit transport project which pivots on Sittwe port…

3 years ago
Wary of China, India and Vietnam agree to expand security and energy partnership in the Indo-PacificWary of China, India and Vietnam agree to expand security and energy partnership in the Indo-Pacific

Wary of China, India and Vietnam agree to expand security and energy partnership in the Indo-Pacific

<p> <strong>With China's threat looming in the background, India and Vietnam have announced several new tie-ups in science, trade, healthcare, energy, information and…

3 years ago
Stage set for first-ever Russia-ASEAN navy exercise in Indonesian watersStage set for first-ever Russia-ASEAN navy exercise in Indonesian waters

Stage set for first-ever Russia-ASEAN navy exercise in Indonesian waters

<p> <strong>Admiral Panteleev, the large anti-submarine warship of Russia's Pacific Fleet, has arrived at the port of Belawan on the…

3 years ago
US steps in amid growing tensions between China and Philippines in South China SeaUS steps in amid growing tensions between China and Philippines in South China Sea

US steps in amid growing tensions between China and Philippines in South China Sea

<p> <strong>A few hours after the Chinese Foreign Ministry described the overall situation in the South China Sea as "tranquil",…

3 years ago
PM Modi to address East Asia Summit – what is the meet all about?PM Modi to address East Asia Summit – what is the meet all about?

PM Modi to address East Asia Summit – what is the meet all about?

<p> <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today virtually address the 16th East Asia Summit, a premier leaders-led forum in the…

4 years ago