
Cambodia breaks Guinness world record for largest display of origami hearts
Cambodia's display of origami hearts was included in the Guinness Book of Records on April 11 as the world's largest show of origami hearts
Malaysia to fast track expat visa applications
The Malaysian government will fast-track the application process for expatriate visas, the country's economy minister Rafizi Ramli said on April 10.
Defence Minister receives US Congress delegation
Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for a delegation of members of the US Congress led by Senator Jeff Merkley in Hanoi on April 8.
Cambodia approves renewable energy projects
The Cambodian government on April 7 approved the construction of five power plants with a total capacity of 520 megawatts.
Thailand expected to become super-aged society by 2029: research
A research by Thai Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) has showed that Thailand will become a super-aged society by 2029 due to the decreasing numbers of babies and teenagers from 2020 to 2022.
Thai PM urges unity and peace ahead of election
As Thailand prepares for the upcoming election, its Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his concern about the lack of unity and urged all parties to prioritize peace and security for everyone living in the country.
Indonesia discovers three human trafficking rings in border areas
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD announced on April 6 that competent agencies had discovered three human trafficking rings in border areas.
ASEAN members to promote EV ecosystem development
Several agreements will be sealed during the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May
Thailand expects surging spending, flights during Songkran festival
Thai people are likely to spend more in the upcoming Songkran festival, with the Airports of Thailand (AOT)
Foreign investors eye nickel industry in Indonesia
Automakers and raw material extraction companies are eyeing the nickel industry in Indonesia as the race to secure raw materials for EV batteries continues to heat up.
ASEAN promotes sustainable power security
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on April 5 organised a conference to promote a multilateral power trading system...
Human Rights Council adopts resolution proposed, drafted by Vietnam
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) on April 3 adopted a resolution proposed and drafted by Vietnam to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Indonesia, Russia sign extradition agreement
Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly and Russia's Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko on March 31
Vietnam attends meetings of ASEAN finance ministers, central bank governors in Indonesia
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung attended the 27th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM).
Flights delayed at Singapore’s Changi Airport due to system problems
Flights were delayed at Singapore’s Changi Airport on March 31 due to issues with the immigration clearance system.