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China-led economic bloc proposal tops agenda on first day of ASEAN Summit

Topping the agenda at the ASEAN 2019 Summit, is the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or R-CEP. The trade pact includes all 10 economies of ASEAN as well as Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. The push to reach an agreement comes in the backdrop of US-China trade tensions.

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Bangkok prepares itself for ASEAN Summit

Bangkok prepares itself for the 34th ASEAN Summit taking place this weekend on Wireless Road. While security is high, authorities have been ordered to keep the impact on the public at a minumum.

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Former Democrat leader Abhisit resigns ahead of parliament PM vote

Ahead of the joint parliament vote for a new PM, former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is resigning from his MP post following his party's decision to join the pro-military faction to form a new government with current military ruler Prayut Chan-ocha as the next PM.

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Thai parliament to vote on new Prime Minister

Thailand's opposition alliance has nominated its candidate for prime minister. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit will face off against incumbent leader Prayuth Chan-ocha in the May 5 vote.

Thailand's parliament will vote on a new prime minister on Wednesday, over two months after elections were held. But new rules written under the current military government can make this a very lopsided affair. I'll explain.

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