The Philippine Senate on December 16 ratified a key defence pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's territory, and strengthen joint combat drills.

Authorities in Thailand have arrested two suspects following a blast at a festival near the border with Myanmar that killed three people and wounded dozens.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on December 13 urged residents affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the central part of the country to comply with local government evacuation orders,

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for broad import tariffs could hinder inflation-cooling efforts and drive up consumer prices.

Vietnam supports all efforts to ensure the safe and effective operations of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet affirmed Vietnam's strong commitment to humanitarian relief efforts, helping people recover their lives after natural disasters and catastrophes,

A proposal to appoint special counsel for an investigation passed, but Yoon still holds power of appointment.

The latest milestone is expected to add momentum to efforts to abolish nuclear weapons.

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan said on December 9 that the national rice stock has reached eight million tonnes

In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over 30 billion USD in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments,

Mount Dukono in Indonesia's eastern Maluku province erupted on early morning of December 7, prompting the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue the highest aviation warning.

Euromonitor International has named Bangkok the world’s top tourism city in 2024 after it welcomed a record-breaking 32.4 million visitors.

Recent conflicts in various territories of Syria pose a risk of pulling the Middle Eastern nation into a new wave of violence following a prolonged period of simmering tensions.

Indonesia has decided to accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy to enhance the country's energy security, with plans for future expansion

Australia has made the initial investment under its Government's 2 billion AUD (1.3 billion USD) Investment Financing Facility