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Bhutan’s Laya plans to boost tourism with better horse trails

The Laya Gewog administration is launching an ambitious project to boost connectivity and attract more tourists by refurbishing its network of traditional horse trails.

Jakarta Forum on ASEAN-China Relations opens

She noted that ASEAN and China have planned exchanges and cooperation across 12 key areas, including culture, education, healthcare, sports, youth engagement, media, research groups and arts. Both sides agreed to extend the ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges through 2025.

2024 US Presidential Election Coverage Liveblog

The 2024 US Election pits Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in one of the most unpredictable and historical elections ever. Who will win? Follow Việt Nam News' liveblog for up-to-date coverage, starting from 8.00pm Tuesday, November 5 (Hà Nội time).

Philippines requests companies to pay for plastic waste treatment

The Philippines, with a population of 120 million, generates about 1.7 million tonnes of post-consumer plastic waste annually

Thailand to raise retirement age to 65

Thailand's Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Rose’s ‘Apt.’ redefines K-pop’s global appeal

According to The Black Label, Rose’s agency, on Friday, the chart-topping single surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify within seven days of its release. This marks the fastest such achievement for a female K-pop solo artist.

Thailand’s tourism sector confident to reach yearly tourist number target

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident that the target of 36.7 million visitors for this year will be met, with an additional 10.7 million foreign tourists expected in the fourth quarter of this year, or averaging 3.6 million per month.

Cambodia unearths 12 guardian statues at Angkor Archaeological Park

Twelve door guardian statues have been discovered by archaeologists during a recent excavation at the northern gate of the ancient Royal Palace within Angkor Thom in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park, the Apsara National Authority (ANA) said.

15 dengue deaths so far in 2024, more than double the six in whole of 2023: NEA

Overall, 118 dengue cases were reported from October 20 to October 26 – 17 more than in the previous week.

Malaysia to boost regional economic integration as ASEAN Chair

As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia aims to boost regional economic integration, with a focus on free trade in goods, services, and investment, according to the country’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Tengku Abdul.

ASEAN, China foster cooperation in financial crime combat

The 14th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, themed "Fostering Cooperation on Combating Financial Crimes", took place in Singapore on Tuesday.

Will former Malaysia PM Najib be acquitted in 1MDB graft trial?

Just last Thursday (OCT 24), Najib publicly apologised to all Malaysians over the 1MDB scandal which occurred during his tenure as prime minister and finance minister.

Han Kang’s Nobel win sparks reading boom in South Korea

Ms Han, 53, made history by becoming the first Korean and the first Asian Nobel laureate in literature. She had also become the first Korean writer to win the International Booker Prize for "The Vegetarian" in 2016.

Jin of BTS to hold solo fan showcase next month

During the event, Jin will perform tracks from his solo album "Happy", which is set to be released on Nov. 15.

Over 458 flood-affected families in Nepal’s Saptari left without promised aid

Despite receiving a relief fund of Rs6.87 million from UNICEF, intended to provide Rs15,000 per family, local authorities returned the money after struggling to establish a conclusive list of beneficiaries.

Philippines to lead next year’s World Health Assembly

The Department of Health called the nomination “historic,” as it is the first time that the Philippines will be the president of WHA since the WHO was founded in 1948.