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EU – ASEAN Green Diplomacy Week 2024 opens in Indonesia

EU Ambassador to ASEAN Sujiro Seam said the EU pledges to support partners, including ASEAN member states, in the green transition process.

Thailand’s automobile output down 25.5 per cent in September

The sharp reduction reflects a slump in domestic sales as lenders tighten credit conditions.

Seoul launches campaign to correct mistranslated Korean food

These errors stem from literal translations or automated services, which fail to convey the essence of traditional dishes.

Korean artists shine in inaugural Gucci Cultural Month

“Friends Living Nearby” scheme in Japan women maintain groups to help each other as they age

The “Koko Seven” (“Individual Seven”), a group formed by seven single women who wanted to maintain their lifestyle of “friends living close to each other,” is based in a condominium in the Amagasaki, Hyogo.

'K-pop is all about money'

Veteran producer Shin Jong-oh on high costs of creating idol groups

Mutual trust, respect, sensitivity should be basis for our ties: PM Modi tells President Xi

The much-anticipated meeting came two days after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the two countries have reached an agreement for patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control.

Seoul unveils plan to move 68km of railways underground

Above-ground railways and station buildings to be transformed into parks and commercial spaces. Construction set to begin in 2028.

Blackpink's Lisa to headline Thailand's New Year Countdown Party, confirms PM

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed that Lalisa Manobal, known globally as Lisa of the K-pop group Blackpink, will take part in Thailand's New Year's Countdown event at IconSiam Mall.

Age can't stop Cho Yong-pil: K-pop legend's triumphant return with 20th LP

Thailand plans second phase of "Digital Wallet" programme

The Thai government is preparing for the second phase of its "Digital Wallet" support programme, offering 10,000 THB (300 US$) per person, following the first phase of cash handout to 14.5 million recipients.

Malaysia committed to slashing public debt

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to significantly reduce public debt by the end of this year, while the country’s finance ministry aims to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio from 64 per cent to 60 per cent over the next five years.

Korea's first venue for disability arts attracting growing audiences

As Modo Art Theatre celebrates one year, people with disabilities make up 8 percent of audiences

Full-dress rehearsal of Royal Barge Procession takes place today

Critical issues under review at AIPA-45 committee sessions

The Vietnamese National Assembly delegation actively contributed to the refinement of the draft resolutions.

South Korea to conduct biennial mental health checkup for youth

According to South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, state health examination committee members conducted a meeting and agreed to expand the mental health checkup programme.

Repatriation of Filipino workers in Lebanon may last until December

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) expects to repatriate around 1,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon by year-end due to ongoing violence and tension between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

World Film Festival to get underway in Bangkok; more than 80 movies from 35 countries to participate

Running from November 7 to 17, this year’s event will present unique and diverse stories, taking the audience on a cinematic journey around the world.