The declaration will hasten rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, including the facilitation of international humanitarian assistance. It will also authorise the imposition of a price freeze on basic and prime commodities, the granting of no-interest calamity loans, among others.
All four artillery systems were safely moved from their forward positions along the frontier and consolidated at their final destination at the Surathamphithak Camp in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, a maintenance base in Nakhon Ratchasima.
The meeting followed the Cambodia–Thailand Joint Coordinating Task Force’s decision and was conducted under the observation of the ASEAN Observer Team, which was tasked with monitoring and verifying the process.
At least one individual has been found dead and six have been rescued after a boat carrying nearly 100 undocumented migrants sank in waters near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border, local police said on Sunday, according to Malaysia's national news agency Bernama.
Built with an investment of around US$4 billion, the LCI petrochemical plant spans nearly 108 hectares. It is projected to produce a range of strategic products, including 1,000 kilotons of ethylene annually.
The base covers an area of about 120 hectares in Sichuan's Mianyang City. It is expected to open to visitors next year, once the animals have settled into their new environment.
The Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill was passed after 23 Members of Parliaments (MPs) spoke intensely on several issues related to online harms.
Cebu, the hardest-hit province, declared a state of emergency as many residential areas were submerged, forcing residents to climb onto rooftops awaiting rescue.
Amid concerns over shrinking global trade because of the high tariffs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, frameworks to expand free trade like the CPTPP are attracting renewed attention.
In its latest Children Statistics 2025 report, the Department of Statistics Malaysia said cases involving children requiring care and protection increased by 12.7 per cent to 9,624 in 2024, compared with the previous year.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong urged APEC business and policy leaders to embrace “an inclusive, cooperative and human-centered approach” to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
This year's event is held from October 30 through November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Indonesia’s government is stepping up efforts to protect the Mahakam dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), a freshwater species endemic to the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan that is on the brink of extinction, with only about sixty-four individuals remaining, including two newborns.
During the meeting, TPM akaichi conveyed Japan’s resolve to enhance its defence capabilities.
In his closing remarks, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim said it was a privilege to host leaders in Kuala Lumpur, describing the experience as illuminating. He also extended his gratitude to the people of Malaysia for making Malaysia's chairmanship a success.
The fire occurred in a location not accessible by guests.
The agreement was signed into effect at a summit of the bloc's leaders in Malaysia.
Beijing and Washington on Sunday concluded two days of economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur. FM Wang said the two sides used the talks to clarify their positions, enhance mutual understanding, and reach a consensus on addressing the most pressing trade issues.
