Singapore Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam

Singapore’s Commitment to Peace Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict: Insights from Shanmugam

Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has emphasized the need to maintain racial and religious peace in the country amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict, which began on 7...
Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste: Facts, Problems, and Specialties

Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation, gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 after a 25-year occupation by Indonesia. Despite the challenges, the Timorese people demonstrated unwavering determination to build a democratic and peaceful nation. Their commitment to democratic principles, including adopting...
South China Sea

Philippines’ Diplomatic Triumph: Removal of Chinese Barrier at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The Philippine coastguard removed a floating barrier installed by China at the contested Scarborough Shoal, citing a violation of international law and a hazard to navigation. The cordon hindered Filipino fisherfolk's fishing and livelihood activities, urging Beijing to avoid escalating...
Myanmar-China

Myanmar’s Growing Corn Exports to China

YANGON The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA) plans to increase corn exports to China in 2023, with an expected export of 400,000 tons. The association, which is Thailand's top importer of Myanmar's corn, aims to increase its share in the...
Cambodia-China

Chinese ‘Peace Angel’ Medics: Cambodian Patients Laud Free Medical Aid

PHNOM PENH A Chinese "Peace Angel" medical team has provided free medical services to Cambodian patients, improving their health and saving them money on medical expenses. The team, led by Zhang Yi, began offering these services as part of the...
Earthquake

Southern Myanmar 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake: No Casualties Reported

YANGON A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Myanmar, causing no casualties, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The epicentre was at 17.23 degrees north latitude and 96.32 degrees east longitude, 12 miles southwest of Bago. The earthquake was felt...
Independence Square, Phnom Penh city, Cambodia

Cambodia’s Mine-Free Vision: PM’s Call for Sustained Support by 2025

PHNOM PENH Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged the international community to support the country's mine-free goal by 2025, which includes achieving a 'Mine-Free Cambodia'. He made the appeal at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly...
Cambodia

iYunnan: Empowering Cambodia’s Capital – Phnom Penh Activities

PHNOM PENH The "iYunnan" series of activities in Cambodia was held to mark the 65th anniversary of China-Cambodia diplomatic ties. The event was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries,...
Cambodia opposition leader, Thach Setha

Cambodian Opposition Party Leader Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term for Check Fraud

Phnom Penh, Cambodia Cambodia's political opposition leader, Thach Setha, has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison for issuing worthless checks four years ago. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court found that Setha had issued several bounced checks in...
boat capsize

12 Missing as Boat Capsizes in Northwest Myanmar River

A boat carrying passengers capsized in the Chindwin River in Northwest Myanmar, leaving twelve people missing and raising concerns about the safety of water transportation in the region. The wooden vessel was navigating through rough waters due to adverse weather...
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