Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, ASEAN 2020 Chair, delivers a speech at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, ASEAN 2020 Chair, delivers a speech at the event (Photo: VNA)
Delegates at the Summit. (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomes delegates at the Summit (Photo: VNA) 
Singapore and Cambodia have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to enhance food security and promote bilateral rice trade amid growing uncertainties affecting global supply chains.
The President’s Office of Myanmar on April 10 announced the formation of a new government comprising 30 ministries.
According to the results of an inspection conducted on April 7, YouTube has not fully fulfilled its obligations under Indonesian Government Regulation No. 17/2025 (PP Tunas), which took effect on March 28 and requires digital platforms to implement strict governance measures to protect underage users. The platform has also shown no indication of complying with the rules in the near future.
The refinery is the result of cooperation between the Lao Government and PTL Holding Co., Ltd., and is seen as a milestone in the country’s strategy to enhance macroeconomic stability and reduce reliance on external markets.
Data from the Malaysian Finance Ministry shows that domestic oil consumption stands at about 700,000 barrels per day, nearly double Malaysia’s crude oil production of around 350,000 barrels daily.
The move comes amid rising global oil prices, which have increased the urgency for Indonesia to strengthen energy reserves and optimise domestic supply.
The adoption of the World Anti-Doping Code aims to ensure that the 2027 SEA Games fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards, thereby enhancing the transparency and international standing of the Games.
Participants called for swift and targeted fiscal support to address growing uncertainties and assist vulnerable groups, along with monetary policy responses and efforts to strengthen economic resilience.
The quake occurred just before midnight at a depth of about 10.4 km, with its epicentre located approximately 104 km east of Maumere city in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang emphasised the value of the dialogue mechanism in fostering coordination among developing countries, while highlighting the need to enhance transparency and improve the efficiency of resource allocation and utilisation across United Nations activities.
MMEA Director-General Maritime Admiral Mohd Rosli Abdullah said the agency is ready to lead maritime efforts to curb leakage and the smuggling of subsidised diesel.
The planned transition to B50 forms part of President Prabowo Subianto’s broader strategy to strengthen the economy’s resilience against global supply disruptions.
At the meeting, participants reviewed the implementation of agreed commitments and cooperation priorities, preparations for the 48th ASEAN Summit scheduled for this May, and discussed measures to strengthen unity and cooperation amid an increasingly complex and challenging global environment.
A series of Russian news agencies and television channels on April 7 widely reported on the decision, which they said reflects an important shift in Vietnam’s governance model toward greater consolidation of leadership and improved policy execution capacity.
Infobae noted that the consolidation of the top Party and State positions under a single leader marks a notable departure from previous arrangements, enabling greater coherence in leadership and governance.
Standing 1,335 metres tall, Dukono is one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes. At present, it remains at the second alert level on a four-level scale, with Level 4 being the highest.
Under General Secretary and President Lam’s leadership, Vietnam is expected to maintain a balanced foreign policy, strengthen its regional standing and accelerate economic development, thereby improving living standards and creating new opportunities for international investors, according to the India-based platform Devdiscourse.
The consolidation of the roles of Party General Secretary and State President is likely to enhance Vietnam’s international profile in high-level diplomatic engagements, according to Nikkei.
Singapore also strengthen its resilience against inflation shocks and supply chain disruptions by building up inventories and diversifying its sources of supply.
On the latest Ataraxis Global Outsourcing Talent Index, the Philippines earned a score of 90.65, ahead of Malaysia and India, which rank second and third, respectively.
