Russia gives up key towns as Ukrainian forces advance
Ukraine hailed it as a turning point in the 6-month-old war, with thousands of Russian soldiers leaving behind ammunition stockpiles and equipment as they fled Izium.
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Thought leaders consider Asean has “strong” social cohesion: Study
the study found that 69 percent of those surveyed in South-east Asia saw a “strong” social cohesion, with 13 percent seeing it as “weak”.
Vital for S’pore, Malaysia to strengthen cooperation in the face of global headwinds: Lawrence Wong
Both countries have a high level of interdependency across many areas, and their relationship is underpinned by close people-to-people and family ties, he noted.
Malaysia urges Asean to “buck up” in enforcing Myanmar peace plan
The 10-nation bloc has been pushing Myanmar's military rulers to follow a peace "consensus" they agreed to last year.
Cambodia, Thailand agree 2023-25 tourism recovery plan
The plan covers facilitation of travel and border crossings, promotion of joined market research themed "two country, one goal" as well as human resource development.
Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone
It was the first time warning shots have been fired in such an incident amid a period of heightened tensions between China and Taiwan.
Vietnam working with Cambodia on serious human trafficking situation
There have been growing incidences of human trafficking situation in Cambodia, involving Vietnamese citizens who have been tricked into working in questionable establishments in…
Malaysia hopes to revive KL-Singapore HSR project: Malaysia PM
He also said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is in discussions with his Singaporean counterpart on the matter.
Climate change impact: 14.8 million to be at risk of hunger by 2030
According to The Global Food Policy Report-2022, an unprecedented suite of climatic changes has caused crop yield declines and production losses throughout the region.
Beijing sanctions seven ‘Taiwan independence’ die-hards
Those sanctioned and their family members would be barred from entering the mainland as well as Hong Kong and Macao.