Beyond improving green transport, Thailand has also transformed neglected waterways into vibrant public spaces, with Khlong Ong Ang emerging as one of the country’s most notable examples of urban regeneration.
Streets are becoming more pedestrian-friendly, walkways are being improved, and high streets are gaining popularity over enclosed shopping malls. Public space is increasingly becoming experiential, social, and creative.
The ASEAN Summit will take place on May 7–8 in Cebu, while ASEAN summits with partners and related meetings will be held in Manila later this year
President Lee’s state visit to India expands bilateral ties into ‘future-oriented and strategic fields,’ the Presidential Office says.
President Lee admitted that “the relationship has not expanded as much as it could have,” while also noting that “considerable progress” has been made since the two countries established a special strategic partnership in 2015.
As global trade becomes increasingly dependent on strategic maritime routes, the commitment by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore is expected to play an important role in ensuring supply chain stability and strengthening regional and global maritime security.
President Marcos made the proposals during his intervention at the Asia Zero Emission Community Plus Online Summit, hosted virtually by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
Major outlets including China Central Television, Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily and China Daily on Wednesday prominently reported on the high-level engagements, highlighting their significance for bilateral relations.
Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the aim is to shore up crude oil procurement in Asia and prevent disruption of essential goods supply to Japan.
President Xi called for staying committed to the principles of "peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty, international rule of law, and a balanced approach to development and security."
"The preparedness of our army's strategic action has been strengthened in a qualitative way with various achievements recently made in the field of defense science," North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said.
Both sides reached an understanding on several points, but “views are far apart” on two to three issues.
It said that although reductions in GST rates should continue to support consumer demand in the first half of Financial Year 27, elevated global energy prices are expected to put upward pressure on prices and constrain households’ disposable income.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Indonesia's government-funded free school meal programme was introduced in early 2025 with the aim of improving child nutrition and reducing malnutrition rates.
The deadly incidents sparked calls from Indonesian authorities for an investigation and security guarantees for peacekeeping forces.
Data from monitoring stations indicate that concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) have at times exceeded 900 micrograms per cubic metre, approximately 60 times higher than the 24-hour average guideline set by the World Health Organisation.
Last Friday, the Philippines stated that all 650 preparatory meetings for ASEAN, including ministerial sessions, will be held virtually to cut costs. Preparatory meetings include working groups, senior officials, and ministerial meetings.
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