
IMO Secretary General: Attacks in Red Sea pose serious threats to global maritime security and trade
According to Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, attacks against seafarers in the Red Sea causing
Vietnam condemns attack on Iranian embassy in Syria
Vietnam condemns the attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria. All the buildings of diplomatic representative and consular offices must be respected and protected according to international law.
Indonesia strives to control domestic rice prices
Head of the National Food Agency of Indonesia (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi said on April 4 that the rice assistance programme for citizens is progressing positively, contributing to price control.
Phnom Penh authorities ensure social order for Chol Chnam Thmey
Authorities of the Cambodian capital city have issued a directive urging tourists to respect traffic laws during the upcoming traditional Khmer New Year, Chol Chnam Thmey.
Heavy task in new term
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has just been sworn in for the third term, continuing to govern the country until mid-2030
Vietnam joins ASEAN meetings with financial, monetary partners
Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc and Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Quang Dung attended meetings between ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors
Malaysia passes Cyber Security Bill 2024
The Dewan Negara (upper house) of Malaysia passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024 on April 3 to enhance the nation’s cyber security through compliance with specific measures,
Fifth Cambodian Senate holds first session
The first session of the Cambodian Senate, fifth tenure, opened in Phnom Penh on April 3 under the chair of King Norodom Sihamoni.
Positive signals from leading economies
US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 grew by 3.4%, higher than the 3.2% previously forecast;
Laos to host ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting on April 3-4
The ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting will take place in Luang Prabang, Laos, on April 3 and 4, with delegates from ASEAN member states
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.