
Indonesia postpones relocating civil servants to new capital Nusantara
The relocation was set to begin in January 2025 after being postponed three times last year.
6.2-magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s offshore
The quake, which was 81 km deep, had no tsunami potential. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Singapore Navy deploys unmanned vessels for maritime patrol
The USVs’ missions range from surveillance of the sea lanes around Singapore to escorting high-value ships and investigating possible maritime threats.
Indonesia raises budget for free meal programme
Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has announced an increase in the budget for the Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG)
Thailand launches anti-drug operation in border areas
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially launched the anti-drug operation Seal Stop Safe to combat drug trafficking in 51 border districts across 14 provinces.
Vietnam, Netherlands witness cooperation achievements across multiple sectors: Ambassador
In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025
Foreign policy helps take Vietnam into new era: Argentine newspaper
To date, Vietnam has 32 partners across various frameworks and has signed over 170 cooperation agreements in multiple fields.
Indonesia aims to become leader in AI technology in Southeast Asia
Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has said that a sustainable digital ecosystem
Malaysia uses AI to combat online fake news
Malaysian Ministry of Communications has launched the Sebenarnya.my Chatbot, known as AIFA,
Vibrant activities to celebrate Tet by OV communities
On the occasion of Tet, Viettel Cambodia (Metfone), a subsidiary of Viettel, hosted a traditional banh chung making event in Phnom Penh on January 27
Italian expert stresses leading role of Communist Party of Vietnam
Over the 95 years since its founding, the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has played a leading role determining all the victories of the Vietnamese people, Sandra Scagliotti,
Thailand, China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks
Thailand and China will work together to combat fast-growing networks of illegal call centres along Thailand's borders with Myanmar and Cambodia.
Difficulties for Japanese Government
Leading a minority government, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is predicted to face numerous challenges in making critical decisions, as he will need to seek support and concessions from opposition parties. Japanese media have noted that 2025 will be a tough year for Ishiba Shigeru, and the leader must overcome several "tests" to demonstrate his ability to navigate the country through turbulent times.
Towards a clean energy era
Clean energy plays a crucial role in the fight against climate change and is also one of the "keys" to promoting sustainable development. The global energy transition efforts are still challenging and require joint efforts of the international community, especially countries racing against time to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Cambodian People's Party Central Committee convenes 45th meeting
The CPP has ruled the Southeast Asian country since 1979. In the general election in July 2023, it won 120 out of the 125 seats in the National Assembly.