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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange in 2025, Vietnam-China railway service heralds a new chapter in bilateral relations

Deputy DDC Director-General Dr. Anek Mungomklang added that 84% of motorcyclists hospitalised between 2020 and 2024 were not wearing helmets at the time of the accident.

The programme aims to stabilise livelihoods and mitigate the effects of inflation, with an estimated 360 tonnes of rice to be distributed under the plan.

The stimulus package not only focuses on tourism projects but also includes improvements to infrastructure at tourist attractions.

The "ASEAN Visa" is launched on the basis of comprehensive mutual visa exemption with countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

The relationship between Japan and the Philippines in the security field has been strengthened in recent years. In 2023, Japan provided the Philippines with an airborne surveillance radar system.

The new initiative will create more opportunities and travel options while fostering market competition among airlines in terms of fares and service quality.

Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao has expressed optimism that the country will secure full membership by the end of this year.

Indonesia's agricultural land faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts, from oil palm plantations to urbanisation and tourism development.

UN experts called on the international community, particularly Southeast and East Asia countries, to take urgent and coordinated action to protect victims and step up prevention efforts.

At airports in Thailand, protocols are in place to assist travellers with lost property, including a dedicated support service operated by the Airports Authority and airlines.

ASEAN’s first Women’s Economic Empowerment Centre (AWES) will make economic potential and opportunities accessible to all including micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), youth and women.