PM's trip to Malaysia benefits both ASEAN cooperation, bilateral ties: Diplomat

HÀ NỘI - Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's trip to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur carries great importance for both ASEAN and relations between Việt Nam and Malaysia, stated Malaysian Deputy Ambassador to...

Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'

The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...

Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform

Mr. Guterres was speaking to ambassadors at the iconic venue in New York on United Nations Daymarking 80 years of its creation. He spoke via video link from Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, in an open and lively debate on how the UN faces an uncertain...

Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...

General : Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...

ASEAN Must Focus On Implementation Of ASEAN Vision 2045 - Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must now shift their collective focus toward the implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. In his opening remarks at the...

More than 9,000 children poisoned by Prabowo's free school meal programme

Jakarta (AsiaNews) – The number of children poisoned after consuming free school meals, part of a US$ 10-billion plan promoted by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, has risen to more than 9,000, this according to the country’s food and drug...

General : ASEAN Must Focus On Implementation Of ASEAN Vision 2045 - Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must now shift their collective focus toward the implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2045: Our Shared Future, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. In his opening remarks at the...

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

Visa-Free Countries for Indonesian Passport Holders: 43 Nations in 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As the final quarter of 2025 approaches, many people are planning year-end holidays, often including trips abroad. However, Indonesian travelers need to understand that entry regulations vary by destination. Not all countries...

Malaysia screens Conquer: Lahad Datu at Dili film festival

DILI: Malaysia has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu at the 7th Dili International Film Festival. The Malaysian Embassy in Dili reported that the screening at Platinum Cineplex...

Marcos departs for ASEAN Summit in Malaysia

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday departed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, vowing to reinforce regional cooperation during his trip. In his departure...

China & PSCs’ culture-fest with 80 sessions starts this month

The 7th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” will be held between this month and December, featuring over 80 sessions in seven series in diverse forms, including visual arts, films,...

The overlooked frontline of Women, Peace and Security

In 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 and established the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. This formally recognised not only the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls, but also the critical...

Agri-enterprises drive growth under the SAFE Acceleration Program: Investment opportunities in regenerative agriculture unveiled

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Enhancement (SAFE) Acceleration Program—a collaborative initiative by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Villgro...

UN chief Antony Guterres calls for urgent reform of the Security Council

Guterres was addressing ambassadors in the iconic chamber in New York on United Nations Day, marking 80 years since its founding. He spoke via video link from the capital of Viet Nam, Hanoi, during a robust open debate on how the UN navigates an...

General : ASEAN Remains Firm Amid Global Uncertainties - Malaysian FM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN continues to stand firm and deliver results despite global uncertainties and escalating rivalries among major powers, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. He said the regional...

ASEAN Remains Firm Amid Global Uncertainties - Malaysian FM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN continues to stand firm and deliver results despite global uncertainties and escalating rivalries among major powers, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today. He said the regional...

The Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries gets underway

Macao is set to come alive with a spectacular display of culture as the 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries gets underway over the coming weeks. The event kicked off on 26 September and runs through to 18 November 2025....

ASEAN at a Crossroads

Kuala Lumpur is under a tight security lockdown this week – 16,000 police officers are deployed, major roads shuttered, and the city center effectively sealed – as several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li...