Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. called the agreement a “potent instrument” of two nations with a shared goal of protecting their territories against “unilateral attempts.”
Short-term measures proposed include strengthening legislation, installing eco-friendly signboards, raising driver awareness, and encouraging responsible road behaviour, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.
The focus of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October will be on strengthening economic relations through intra-regional trade and investment, as well as regional initiatives on energy networks and connectivity.
The ASEAN Hall will function both as a cultural showcase and as a dynamic venue for ASEAN-related events and programmes. Its inauguration on ASEAN Day added symbolic weight, marking a fresh milestone in ASEAN–RoK relations.
Some provinces and cities in China have taken initial steps to support period leave by issuing guidelines aimed at protecting women's right to paid rest during menstrual cycles.
For children enrolled at private kindergartens, their care and education fees will be reduced by an amount equivalent to comparable local public kindergartens. Private kindergartens may still charge the difference if their fees exceed this waiver level.
Foreign tourist arrivals to Thailand dropped 6.56 per cent year-on-year to 19.57 million in the first seven months of 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Thailand is making concerted efforts to revitalise its tourism sector, which accounts for around 20 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
The two countries' leaders also discussed setting the terms of reference for negotiations on a possible Preferential Trade Agreement between Manila and New Delhi.
While there are no clear winners, Laos and Myanmar can be considered losers under a US policy that is shaking up global supply chains, as manufacturers in those countries are subject to a steep 40 per cent US import duty.
The main goals of the talks are to maintain a recent ceasefire agreement, discuss troop withdrawals, and establish safe or demilitarised zones along the border.
Visitors to the festival can explore a wide range of handmade products - from Batik fabrics and embroidered textiles to traditional accessories, cosmetics, and jewelry crafted from local materials and Kalimantan forest stones.
In 2024, Laos-Russia trade increased by 66 per cent, and by another 20 per cent for the first five months of 2025. The establishment of new transport routes is expected to facilitate the transportation of goods between the two countries.
The country's Defence Ministry proposes Malaysia as the venue for upcoming General Border Committee meeting, citing international practice and lack of trust.
UNESCO said it stands ready to support both Cambodia and Thailand in assessing damage, implementing safeguarding measures, and ensuring the long-term protection of cultural sites, including those inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A landmark agreement slashes US tariffs on Korean goods in return for a massive $350 billion South Korean investment in American industries.
Both engagements underscored the Armed Forces of the Philippines' efforts to advance defence diplomacy and deepen cooperation with regional allies in the Indo-Pacific.
The two countries have agreed to a ceasefire agreement from midnight Monday after border clashes on July 24.
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