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ASEAN, New Zealand set sights on comprehensive strategic partnership

ASEAN countries highlighted the development of ASEAN–New Zealand relations since 1975 to a comprehensive partnership covering security, trade, education, and people-to-people exchange, while increasingly expanding into new areas including digitalisation, sustainable growth, and climate-smart technologies.

Beijing, Moscow to deepen ties

China and Russia issued a joint statement on Thursday on further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.

Malaysia tightens security ahead of ASEAN Summit

Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on January 1. This year event is held under the theme of “Inclusion and Sustainability”, reflecting the country’s aspiration to build a united and prosperous ASEAN.

Issues with foreign residents in Japan tests coexistence in municipalities

Concerns include 'problematic behaviour' and rising unpaid medical bills.

India confirms air strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally monitored the air strikes, according to Indian media reports.

Philippine government to push for shorter working hours for mums

Apart from reduced working hours, the proposed amendments will also include "parental leave" for all genders to "promote shared caregiving responsibilities."

Cambodian PM orders shutdown of waterway polluters

Cambodian authorities have identified 28 factories and companies that discharged polluted wastewater into public water sources between 2024 and 2025, due to a lack of proper liquid waste treatment systems.

Voter turnout at Singapore's 2025 general election the lowest since 1968

On whether a higher turnout could have changed the election results, especially in tighter races, observers said this is purely speculative.

Indian PM Modi holds high-level security meetings amid rising tensions with Pakistan

The series of high-level consultations is seen as critical amid growing conjecture about the strategic response India may be planning, in line with the country’s declared resolve to deliver a decisive blow to terrorism.

When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years

More than just entertainment, YouTube has become the dominant stage for news, activism, disinformation and cultural exports, reshaping South Korea’s digital life more profoundly than perhaps any other platform.

Indonesia, US sign agreement to strengthen bilateral economic ties

Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie described this agreement as a positive step and a breath of fresh air for Indonesia's business sector and workforce.

ASEAN to look into nuclear energy potential as clean, stable energy source

ASEAN has been discussing formulation of strategies and action plans that will be implemented through the Civil Nuclear Energy (CNE) sector under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026-2030

Nikkei Asia highlights Vietnamese people’s pride at reunification celebration

The article reported Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s calling on Vietnamese people to build upon the spirit of the great victory in the spring of 1975, and the values and triumphs over the past 40 years under 'Đổi Mới' (renewal) to reap greater triumphs and forge new miracles in the new era.

Indonesia, France strengthen cooperation to promote energy transition

Indonesia views France as a reliable partner in projects concerning climate change mitigation and energy transition.

Heatstroke deaths surge in Thailand, four southern provinces at extreme risk

The Department of Health has issued a warning urging the public to be cautious of heatstroke risks following a concerning rise in heatstroke-related deaths.

Malaysia’s Home Ministry to acquire 600 body-worn cameras for immigration officers

The Home Ministry is set to acquire 600 body-worn cameras for Immigration Department officers in its bid to address integrity issues, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Japan, Philippines likely to sign military information agreement

The Japanese and Philippine governments have entered the final phase in coordinating the early signing of a bilateral general security of military information agreement.

Indonesia expects 5% economic growth despite IMF forecast

Indonesian authorities are actively exploring new markets, including within ASEAN Plus 3, BRICS, and Europe, to counter the impact of US trade barriers.

Foreign nationals among 28 tourists feared killed in targeted terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir

Home Minister Amit Shah arrived Srinagar last night to review the security situation.

Shopping scams, taxi rip-offs fuel 71 per cent rise in foreign tourist complaints in South Korea

A total of 1,543 complaints were filed by foreign tourists about scams in South Korea last year, according to a new report by the Korea Tourism Organization.