Cambodia and Thailand sign peace deal at ASEAN Summit

The signing ceremony, also witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as ASEAN chair, had been brought forward by a few hours on the day to accommodate Thai Prime Minister Anutin’s truncated schedule in Kuala Lumpur following the death of Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit on Friday.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at the age of 93

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother passed away on October 24 in Bangkok, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and lifelong devotion to the Thai people. She was revered for championing rural development, women’s empowerment and traditional arts.

Malnutrition rates rising among older Singaporeans

Poor nutrition among the elderly in Singapore is worrying, said doctors, given that the city-state's population is rapidly ageing – some 24 per cent of citizens are projected to be aged 65 or older by 2030.

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