In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Lao government expressed heartfelt sadness and sympathy over the deaths allegedly caused by consuming drinks suspected of containing methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcoholic spirits.
Both sides discussed ways to facilitate smoother border crossings for tourists, increase flight frequencies between key cities and explore cross-border transportation options, coordinate the promotion of shared cultural events and festivals, and offer special deals and packages to attract visitors.
Beginning next year, South-East Asian airline operators can have stopovers within Asean member states.
The Korean Minister of National Defence Kim Yong Hyun attended the RoK-ASEAN National Defence Summit to mark the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Republic of Korea (RoK) Dialogue Relations, the RoK’s Ministry of National Defense announced on November 22.
From January to October, an average of 50 complaints per month related to deepfake sex crimes were reported to public complaint platforms, a 1.7-fold increase from the 30 monthly complaints reported on average in 2023.
Closer cooperation between ASEAN countries was the main topic of discussion by ASEAN defence ministers, who convened at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos.
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's Rose and global pop star Bruno Mars will give the first live performance of their collaboration single "APT." at this year's MAMA Awards.
The trial will begin from November 23 for those travelling through Tuas and the Second Link, and from November 28 for travellers using the Woodlands Checkpoint and the Causeway.
The Ministry of Employment and Labour has announced partial amendments to the related laws, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Employment Insurance Act, and Labour Standards Act.
Over 80,000 Malaysians are expected to die of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or so-called "superbug" infections by 2030, says the country's Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
The 2024 listings raised a total of US$3 billion (S$4.01 billion), a notable decline from the US$5.8 billion raised in 2023, according to a report by professional services firm Deloitte.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment has issued directives to all regional heads in the country, particularly those operating landfill sites (TPAs), to enhance waste management practices and strengthen oversight, reported the national news agency Antara.
The Chinese president said development should be placed at the center of the international economic and trade agenda, and trade and investment liberalisation and facilitation should be steadily advanced.
The Prime Minister met with leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
The Cagayan broke its banks, spilling water over already sodden farmland and communities, affecting tens of thousands of people.
Based on a survey of 145,000 respondents across 142 countries, Indonesia achieved a World Giving Index score of 74 points, surpassing Kenya (63 points) and Singapore (61 points).
The Clean Water Access for Rural Communities pilot project will provide clean water in rural Sarawak, with plans for scalable expansion across the state.
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