
Suspect behind Philippine bombing arrested
One suspect in a fatal bombing in Mindanao state, the Philippines, which killed four people and injured at least 50 others
Experts warn of year-end rise in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Thailand
Malaysian Health Minister Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa on December 8 warned that there is an increase in cases of COVID-19 reported globally, including in Malaysia, in line with the trend that occurs at the end of each year.
First CLV Parliamentary Summit wraps up
The first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit wrapped up in Vientiane, Laos, on December 6, with the issuance of a joint statement on promoting the parliamentary role
Lao media spotlights Vietnamese NA Chairman’s visit
Lao media on December 5 and 6 gave extensive coverage of Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s working trip to Laos to attend the first Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Parliamentary Summit.
Thai government approves 225-million-USD scheme to tackle PM2.5 pollution
Thailand’s government has greenlighted incentives worth 8 billion THB (225 million USD) for sugarcane farmers who agree to cut fresh sugarcane without burning the residue
Floods force over 4,600 people in northeast Malaysia to evacuate
The number of flood victims in Malaysia’s northeastern state of Kelantan continued to increase with a total of over 4,600 people
ASEAN works to boost seamless intra-bloc logistics connectivity
The ASEAN Federation of Forwarders Associations (AFFA) held the annual 33rd meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on December 2 to discuss the facilitation of goods transportation
High-level meeting of NAs to intensify relations among Indochina countries: Lao official
The first high-level meeting among the National Assemblies (NA) of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam (CLV)
Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Finland ties
A tree planting day was organised at Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh on December 2 to mark the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day
Indonesia prioritises spending for green economy transformation
Indonesia's state expenditures in the 2024 State Budget will be used to support the acceleration of a green economy, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
EU accelerates energy transition roadmap
The European Commission (EC) has proposed mobilising 800 million EUR from the European Union (EU) fund to develop green hydrogen and promote manufacturers to use this energy source.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano in the waters of Sunda Strait erupted on November 28, spewing volcanic ash cloud of around 1 kilometre into the sky, according to Indonesian authority.
Public debt “holds back” global economic growth
At a record high of 307.4 trillion USD, global public debt is becoming a burden “holding back” the growth of many economies.
Japan’s foreign ministry spotlights elevation of Vietnam-Japan relations
The official website of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 27 prominently featured information about the talks between President Vo Van Thuong and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Indonesia launches first carbon storage project
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has freshly launched the construction of the country’s first carbon capture