- June 28th, 2025
JAKARTA Indonesia is preparing for the election season for its presidential race, with nearly 205 million people expected to choose who will lead the country's resource-rich economy and drive a shift away from fossil fuel reliance. The race is expected...
JAKARTA Indonesia's ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDI-P), has announced that its presidential candidate, Ganjar Pranowo, will be paired with a respected senior cabinet minister. The party's leader, Megawati Sukarnoputri, believes that Pranowo could be a good referee in...
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that politicians under 40 years old can run for president and vice president in the 2024 elections. The decision, backed by the court's chief judge, the brother-in-law of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, could allow Jokowi's...
Thailand's southern provinces often overlook women's struggles and suggest loyalty. In 2022, a woman was raped in Yala province, highlighting the need for Islamic institutions to address domestic abuse against Muslim women. Oxfam's Violence-against-Women project in southern Thailand aims to...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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