
Cambodia develops rural road network
The Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development plans to upgrade 75% of all rural roads to concrete
ASEAN member states need to strengthen solidarity: expert
Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should strengthen solidarity, enhance economic integration, nurture the political ties in a deeper manner
Thailand, Laos plan sixth bridge across Mekong River
Laos and Thailand are planning to build an additional bridge across the Mekong River, the sixth one connecting the two countries, contributing to reducing travel time from the La Lay international border gate
Thousands of people evacuated due to volcanic eruption in Philippines
At least 2,800 people have moved into evacuation centres due to falling ash, gases and the threat of lahars after Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on June 3 evening.
Philippine consumers spend less on essentials, more on nonessential items
Philippine consumers are now spending less on essential goods and services, and consuming more of nonessential items
Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts, belching 7-km tower of ash
Mount Ibu on Halmahera island in North Maluku province of Indonesia erupted again on June 2, sending a column of ash about 7 kilometres high from the main summit crater.
Defence Ministry delegation meets officials of countries, partner
A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence have held bilateral meetings with many officials of other countries and partners while attending the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
India heat wave kills at least 33, including election officials
At least 33 people, including election officials on duty, died of suspected heatstroke in India's states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Friday
South Korea targets Mars mission with new center
South Korea aims to make a Mars landing by 2045, President Yoon Suk Yeol said
Malaysia waives rules for ships working on undersea cables
The Malaysian Government will allow all vessels conducting repairs on undersea cables to carry out work in its waters from June 1
Important cohesion in the EU
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Germany, the first French presidential state visit in 24 years.
25 million MSMEs join Indonesian digital ecosystem
About 25.2 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) had entered the digital ecosystem in Indonesia as of 2023
Vietnam calls for cooperation in protection, use of transboundary water resources
Vietnam, Slovenia, Switzerland, several other United Nations (UN) member states and international organisations
Demand for test kits in Singapore surges amid new COVID-19 wave
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Singapore, demand for test kits has jumped, with some shops running out of stock.
Flight from London to Singapore forced to make emergency landing in Thailand due to severe turbulence
The UK media on May 21 reported at least one passenger was killed and 30 others were injured in severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore.