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The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs conducted the survey and presented the results at a July panel meeting of the Council for Cultural Affairs.

The service is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail transport, expected to boost Thailand and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.

He made the remark after meeting with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on Monday to hear views on economic recovery and security priorities.

Across the region, an estimated US$23.6 billion was stolen by scammers, or an average of US$660 lost per adult.

This marks the first cooperative measures under the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance agreed upon by Japan and EU leaders in July.

The ASEAN task force is not identical to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation but is intended to serve as a platform for collective discussions and joint actions when ASEAN countries face shared threats.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail added that this marks a shift away from sea piracy and international economic crime, as these are now seen as lower threats.

The report from the Children and Families Agency points to the importance of psychological support for women during pregnancy and child-rearing, to lessen their anxiety.

Scholars exchanged sharp views on US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies at the 'Recent US Trade Policy and the Restructuring of the Global Supply Chain' session during the 26th World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, September 9–11.

Gen Z protests, which began over alleged rampant corruption and coincided with a social media ban, took a violent turn on Monday after police, outnumbered by protesters, opened fire.

Over the course of nearly an hour, he guided the audience across the world’s main flashpoints, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, onward to Ukraine, and finally the Korean Peninsula, tracing the lines of conflict, power politics and shifting alliances.

Dhaka, Delhi discuss renewal of existing accord and management of shared rivers.

Speaking in Seoul at the opening ceremony of the 26th World Knowledge Forum (WKF), hosted by Maeil Business Newspaper, Trudeau delivered his first official public address since stepping down as prime minister in March.

The Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) will also be extended until December 31, 2026. The scheme allows owners of fully electric cars and taxis to receive a rebate of 45 per cent off the additional registration fee.

Highlighting the close geographical, historical, and cultural bonds between Cambodia and Thailand, Hun Manet underlined the importance of “peace, harmonious coexistence, and shared prosperity” for both peoples.

The construction of the second Nong Khai–Vientiane Friendship Bridge is being accelerated, aiming at strengthening rail and economic connectivity in the region.

From corruption-riddled flood control projects, the public is now also reporting to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. poorly constructed roads and other subpar projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

The 26th edition of Asia’s major knowledge festival, organised by Maekyung Media Group, will take place on 9–10 September at Jangchung Arena in central Seoul.