In this Dec. 13, 2015 file photo, World War II veteran Porfirio G. Laguitan, 91, salutes during the singing of the national anthem on a Monday flag-raising ceremony in Taguig City Hall.

Philippines' House approves bill on ‘correct’ rendition of national anthem, stiffer penalties
Breaking News June 27, 2017 13:51

MANILA — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the measure updating the rules on the correct rendition of the national anthem Lupang Hinirang, and requiring everyone to sing along when it is played in public.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the seventh plenary session of the 18th Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Jan. 6. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

Xi's book on governance wins sweeping global impact
ASEAN+ June 27, 2017 15:01

A book on governance written by Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the 1,000-day anniversary of its debut over the weekend, setting a new record in China's publication history in 40 years with over 6.25 million copies in 22 languages already in print worldwide.

File photo: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha
Durian steamed buns a new sensation in Udon Thani
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A teacher from Udon Thani has created durian steamed buns which became a popular confectionary at her shop.  

File photo: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

Trump, Prayut comparing busy schedules for US visit
Breaking News June 27, 2017 12:31

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump might be postponed because of the White House’s busy agenda, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Tuesday.

File photo: Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai

Don defends anti-trafficking efforts ahead of US watch-list release
national June 27, 2017 12:11

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai has said the United States’ annual report on Trafficking in Persons, to be released later today (Tuesday), will not affect Thailand’s efforts to curb slavery.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson/AFP

Trafficking in Person report released today
Breaking News June 27, 2017 10:13

The US State Department will release the 2017 Trafficking in Person (TIP) report on Tuesday at 10.30am on Washington time, a statement said.

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