Southeast Asian

Malaysia decides not to criminalise child marriage

A Malaysian MP said girls as young as nine were "physically and spiritually" ready for marriage, as the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian country passed a law on sexual offences against children without criminalising child marriage.

Apr 05, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, Philippines says

China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress in talks on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine acting foreign minister said on Tuesday.

 

Apr 04, 2017, 15:03 PM IST

Terrorism, trade, sea dispute top agenda of ASEAN-India Summit

To further enhance ASEAN-India cooperation, Modi and other leaders will review the new Plan of Action.

Nov 21, 2015, 07:39 AM IST