
DPRK delegation visit Laos
A delegation from the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) led by Director of the International Department of the WPK’s Central Committee Kim Song Nam has visited Laos
Thailand in talks with China, Laos on opening new air routes
Thailand is discussing with China and Laos about a plan to open new air routes to help ease congestion in the current flight path
Argentina struggles to cope with the “crisis storm”
Argentine President Javier Milei has announced that tens of thousands of public sector jobs will be cut by the end of this month to reduce the budget deficit.
Jakarta to remain economic hub after Indonesia moves capital city
Indonesia's parliament on March 28 designated a special status for Jakarta, keeping the metropolis as the country's economic epicentre, as the Southeast Asian country is planning to move the capital city to Borneo island.
Singapore - the world’s latest “blue zone”
Singapore has become the world’s latest “blue zone” which is defined as a place where people live longer and healthier lives.
India eyes strengthening relations with ASEAN: Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar on March 27 expressed India’s intention to strengthen India-ASEAN relations
RoK, Southeast Asian countries conduct joint research on wastewater treatment
Scientists from Southeast Asian countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, for a five-day symposium starting on March 25
Indonesia seeks more evidence that Javan tiger not yet extinct
With camera traps and extensive DNA sweeps, Indonesian conservationists are hoping to find more evidence that the Javan tiger, a species declared extinct, actually still exists in the wild
Indonesia’s Ibu volcano erupts
Ibu volcano on Halmahera Island in the eastern Indonesian province of North Maluku erupted on March 25 for about three minutes
Vietnam praises ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community’s priorities in 2024
A Vietnamese delegation led by Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Luu Quang Tuan attended the 31st Meeting
No Vietnamese casualties reported in Moscow terrorist attack: diplomat
There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time)
Vietnam condemns Moscow terrorist attack: spokeswoman
Vietnam strongly condemns terrorism in all forms and firmly believes that the perpetrators will be strictly punished
Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on March 22.
Driving forces for EU development
The European Union (EU) has just resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, signed a joint declaration to elevate their relationship
Thailand, UK agree to elevate relationship to strategic partnership
Thailand and the UK on March 20 signed a strategic partnership roadmap agreement, an upgrade to their current bilateral ties.