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Video PlayerClose BANGKOK, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday said in Bangkok that it is ready to organize the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from July 30 to Aug. 3. Suriya Chindawongse, director-general of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Affairs Department of MFA, said he has received confirmation of attendance from 31 countries and regions. Suriya said Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will officially open the 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 31. "Thailand, as the chair of the 34th ASEAN Summit, will inspire sustainability and participation from all parties and regional development by ASEAN and dialogue partners," Suriya said. "They include the development of smart cities that will support urbanization and solve inequality and poverty, as well as frameworks for interactions with countries outside the region, transport networking for sustainability, linkage of ASEAN and G20 and environmental … [Read more...] about Thailand to host 52nd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting next week

Video PlayerClose BANGKOK, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe here on Sunday, and the two sides agreed to further enhance military cooperation. Thailand adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, Prayut said, adding Thailand hopes to further strengthen economic and trade cooperation with China, and welcomes more Chinese investment in Thailand as the two countries mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year. The Thai premier said he hoped the two countries would further strengthen military cooperation in equipment and technology, joint exercises and joint training, as well as multilateral security. Wei said that under the guidance and encouragement of leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have maintained good momentum with bountiful fruits yielded in all areas of cooperation. China appreciates Thailand's … [Read more...] about China, Thailand agree to enhance military cooperation

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For the second week in succession, India’s Shiv Kapur came with the sniffing distance of victory. For the second week in succession, Shiv had to settle for the second-best as a double-bogey on the final hole once again denied him a win at the Asian Tour’s Panasonic Open on Saturday. Shiv, who lost out in a playoff at the Thailand Open last week, conceded a one-shot lead to settle for the tied second-place finish along with compatriot Chikkarangappa (67) at 12-under 204 at the Classic Golf and Country Clun in Nuh, Haryana. Shiv slip saw 17-year-old Korean sensation Joohyung Kim became the second-youngest Asian Tour winner when he fired a seven-under-65 to bag the top honours with a total of 13-under 203. Asian Development Tour (ADT) this year, continued his hot streak in India with rounds of 70, 68 and 65. “I’m really speechless. It has been a dream of mine to play on the Asian Tour ever since I was young. It’s really wonderful to come here, be in … [Read more...] about Panasonic Open: Teenage sensation Joohyung Kim records maiden Asian Tour win

Video PlayerClose by Mao Pengfei, Nguon Sovan PHNOM PENH, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Growing economic and trade relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are crucial to securing long-term peace and shared prosperity in the region, said Cambodian officials, scholars and exporters. ASEAN became China's second-largest trading partner in the first half of 2019, overtaking the United States for the first time since 1997. China's customs data showed that China's trade with ASEAN rose 10.5 percent to nearly 2 trillion yuan (291 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of this year, as China's trade with the U.S. dropped 9 percent to 1.8 trillion yuan (262 billion U.S. dollars). Ministry of Commerce Under Secretary of State and Spokesman Seang Thay said China has been one of ASEAN's most important trade and investment partners and vice versa thanks to geographic proximity and strategic partnership between the two sides. "ASEAN and China have so far cooperated … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Rising China-ASEAN economic, trade cooperation vital for long-term peace, shared prosperity in region: Cambodian officials, scholars