Police Deploy More Than 17,000 Personnel for Protests Across the Philippines
Philippine authorities have deployed more than 17,000 police personnel in preparation for protests taking place in different parts of the...
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Indonesia Ferry Disaster Triggers Major Search Operation in Java Sea
A major maritime emergency unfolded in Indonesia after the passenger vessel Virgo Transport 8 lost contact while traveling across the...
Philippines Declares National Day of Mourning for National Artist Resil B. Mojares
The Philippine Government has declared September as a Day of National Mourning following the death of National Artist for Literature...
Philippines: Albay Declares State of Calamity as Dengue Cases Rise
Legazpi City, Philippines — September 13, 2026: Authorities in Albay province have declared a state of calamity following a sustained...
Vietnam Introduces New Responsibilities for Businesses Providing Data Products and Services
Vietnam has introduced new regulatory requirements covering organisations and businesses that provide data-related products and services, as part of a...
Thailand Moves Ahead With Legal Reforms to Strengthen Government Recruitment and Fight Corruption
Thailand’s government is moving forward with a package of legal reforms covering public-sector examinations, firearms regulation, government procurement and the...
Vietnam Sets Ambitious Goal of 50 Million International Visitors by 2035
HANOI — Vietnam has unveiled a long-term tourism strategy aimed at attracting 50 million international visitors and generating around US$90...
Indonesia to Cut Foreign Worker Permit Processing Time to Five Days
JAKARTA — Indonesia is moving to simplify the licensing process for foreign workers, with the government aiming to complete permit...
Singapore and Pacific States Expand Cooperation on AI, Governance and Resilience
Singapore has announced a new phase of cooperation with Pacific island countries, expanding its support for artificial intelligence, digital government,...
Malaysia Raises Small-Business Financing to RM6 Billion as New Support Measures Take Effect
Malaysia has expanded financial support for small businesses, traders and home-based entrepreneurs as the government introduces a new package of...
Indonesia’s Prabowo Heads to Russia as Guest of Honour at Eastern Economic Forum
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has travelled to Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as the event’s...
Thailand Approves Four Immediate Priorities Focused on Economy, Security and Disaster Protection
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a package of four immediate priority measures covering economic development, social services, security and disaster management,...
Philippines Strengthens Flood Response as Marcos Orders Faster Aid for Affected Communities
The Philippine government has stepped up its response to widespread flooding, with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directing government agencies...
Vietnam Introduces Major New Policies as Digital Governance and Economic Reforms Take Effect
Vietnam has introduced a series of important policies from September 2026, strengthening digital governance, improving public services and tightening regulations...
Indonesia’s Free Meals Programme Leaves Remote Kitchen Owners Struggling With Heavy Debt
Symbolic Photo Jakarta, August 13, 2026 — Indonesia’s ambitious free-meals programme is facing a serious financial and operational challenge after...
ASEAN Day 2026: Why August 8 Is Important for Southeast Asia
ASEAN Day 2026: August 8 marks an important date in the history of Southeast Asia as countries across the region...
