
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.
Syria makes initial progress in reconstruction efforts
Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, recently visited Saudi Arabia, marking his first foreign trip since being appointed to lead the Syrian transitional government. The interim government is actively pursuing foreign relations to establish a more stable political foundation for the country, although the journey towards peace and reconciliation remains challenging.
Malaysia provides financial support to speed up Timor-Leste's ASEAN accession process
Timor-Leste was recognised as an ASEAN observer state and joined the ASEAN Regional Forum in 2005
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.