

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, on February 7 announced that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Bank Indonesia.
Three nationals from the United Kingdom have been arrested for allegedly attempting to traffic around 6 billion Rp (368.684 USD) worth of illegal drugs into Bali, Indonesia.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on February 7 that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial.
Malaysian automaker Proton has begun construction of its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility in Malaysia.
The 15th high-level meeting between the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) took place in Vientiane, Laos on February 7.
A US military-contracted plane crashed in Maguindanao del Sur province, southern the Philippines, on February 6, killing all four people on board, the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) confirmed.
Timor-Leste was recognised as an ASEAN observer state and joined the ASEAN Regional Forum in 2005 before officially applying for membership on March 4, 2011.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn affirmed Thailand's commitment to deepening law enforcement cooperation with China and its neighbouring countries, pledging strong and decisive actions to combat cross-border crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud.
Thailand remains the top regional dairy exporter, driven by strong demand from key markets, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
Indonesia has already secured a 130 million AUD (81.4 million USD) commitment from Australia.
The two sides appreciated the strong and close collaboration between Laos and Cambodia as well as their legislative bodies, reflected through the implementation of the contents of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two legislatures, such as all-level delegation exchanges, and experience sharing.
Xi Jinping said China is ready to strengthen strategic connectivity with Brunei, encourage more Chinese enterprises to invest and start business in the country, and support Brunei in diversifying its economy and developing its digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy industries.
Mild cognitive impairment, or pre-dementia, affects as many as 12.5% of Singapore’s population, but diagnosing the condition can be costly and time-consuming.
Work permits for Lao and Vietnamese workers are extended for three months, until May 13, 2025, while Cambodian and Myanmar workers can stay in Thailand for an additional 6 months, until August 13, 2025.
Currently, SIM card operating boxes can be imported without applying for authorities' permission, and they are used to provide call centre services for enterprises.
The Bank of Thailand initially reported 10 verified illegal apps offering personal loans, including Fineasy and Happy Loan, to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) under the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
The fair aims to support Indonesia's creative industry, spur economic growth and introduce the country's arts and culture to the world.
In a 10-minute talk show, Cambodian journalist Khieu Kolar analysed Vietnam's strategic orientations, especially the continued Party building and redtification, the streamlining of the political system, and the promotion of science and technology application and digital transformation in Party building.
The relocation was set to begin in January 2025 after being postponed three times last year.
The Indonesian Government has been working toward adequate stocks of cooking oil, meat, and rice to keep their prices stable, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said.