
Faint hope for restoring stability in Iran
Saudi Arabia has expressed its willingness to play a mediating role between the administration of US President Donald Trump and Iran to restore the nuclear agreement between Tehran and the West. This move by Riyadh aims to curb the risk of Tehran pursuing nuclear weapons.
Indonesia expands carbon trade with nature-based solutions
During the Indonesia Climate Policy Outlook 2025 event, hosted by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in Jakarta on February 20,
Bangkok, Beijing cooperate to improve air quality
Under the MoU, Bangkok and Beijing will concentrate on collaboration in the control of air pollution over the next three years.
Singapore’s gold export to US increases sharply
According to data from state agency Enterprise Singapore, volumes of gold shipped from Singapore to the US rose to about 11 tonnes in January, up 27% from December, and the largest amount since March 2022.
Sudan's urgent need of support for peace and humanitarian aid
Plunged into a conflict that has lasted nearly two years, Sudan faces increasingly serious challenges.
Vietnam attends 6th International Maritime Security Symposium
A Vietnamese delegation, led by Rear Admiral Pham Van Hung, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People's Navy
Indonesia to launch new sovereign wealth fund this month
The assets managed by Danantara will exceed 900 billion USD. The fund will invest in natural resources and state assets through sustainable, high-impact projects.
ASEAN chief confident in Malaysia’s chairmanship
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dr Kao Kim Hourn has expressed his confidence in Malaysia's leadership of the regional bloc
WB sees Thai fiscal risks mounting due to spending surge
Pro-growth consumption-stimulating measures such as the digital wallet have added to fiscal pressures in Thailand, the World Bank said.
Canada responds to tariff threats
According to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in response to the threat of US tariffs, Canada needs to adopt a short-term tactical approach and a long-term strategy.
Wildfires rage northern Thailand
The North of Thailand is grappling with a surge in wildfires, with 401 hotspots detected across 17 provinces
Mercosur-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce leader appreciates bilateral cooperation potential
The Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Laos works closely with UNICEF to protect children’s rights
Ambassador Anouparb Vongnorkeo, Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN) emphasised the partnership between UNICEF
Indonesia plans to cut 80% budget for Public Works Ministry
Indonesian Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo has said that his ministry is facing a significant budget cut of 80%
US military aircraft crashes in Philippines, killing four
A US military-contracted plane crashed in Maguindanao del Sur province, southern the Philippines, on February 6, killing all four people on board, the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) confirmed.