WHO urges nations in South-East Asia to take 'accelerated measures' against measles
According to the press release issued by World Health Organization, measles vaccination coverage has reached an all-time high of 94 per cent coverage for the first dose and 83 per cent coverage for the second dose by 2019.
Jan 14, 2023, 11:43 AM IST
India to deepen ties with ASEAN countries, says External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said that the whole of South-East Asia is on the rise in partnership with each other.
Jan 07, 2018, 11:37 AM IST
Lawmaker proposes renaming Philippines
A Filipino lawmaker on Monday presented a proposal to change the name of the South-East Asian country to distance itself from Spanish colonialism.
Jun 12, 2017, 13:34 PM IST
Malaysian archipelago retains geopark status
Malaysia's Langkawi archipelago, the first geopark in South-East Asia to be accorded the Unesco Global Geopark status in 2007, has retained the prestige.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
WHO calls for focus on neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday called for renewed commitments and focused efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases which continue to disable, disfigure and kill people in South-East Asia.
Sep 10, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
Govt to soon finalise SPV to help firms invest in CLMV nations
As a part of its 'Act East Policy' initiative, the government would soon finalise the structure of Special Purpose Vehicles to help domestic firms set up projects in CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam).
Mar 23, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
