KCNA said on Dec. 19 that Kim died at 8:00 am on a train due to a"great mental and physical strain" on during a "high intensity fieldinspection."
Kim is believed to have suffered a stroke in August 2008 ./.
The unmanned systems will be equipped with advanced sensors and secure communication networks, allowing operators to detect and neutralise naval mines from a safe distance.
In March, Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced its plan to gradually establish 30,000 to 100,000 public EV charging stations (SPKLU) in various regions of Indonesia, especially Java.
The Philippines’ economic transformation will be driven by initiatives that promote new growth drivers while strengthening existing sectors, with private sector involvement playing a key role, particularly in infrastructure and investments that will deliver lasting impact and shared prosperity.
A photo exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ASEAN–New Zealand Dialogue Partnership officially opened on May 8 at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.
To prevent further harm to the health of children and adolescents, Thailand has introduced four key measures, including a total ban on vaping in all ministry-run schools and offices nationwide.
Economist Prof Geoffrey Williams from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology held that the main reasons are the lack of job opportunities in Malaysia for high-skilled graduates, poor career development and limited promotion prospects.
Indonesia will set up 200,000 hectares of new marine conservation areas in 2025. The plan aligns with sustainable marine spatial planning.
Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on January 1. This year event is held under the theme of “Inclusion and Sustainability”, reflecting the country’s aspiration to build a united and prosperous ASEAN.
The agreement supplements the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) that entered into force in 2019.
The nation is also grappling with several structural barriers that hamper productivity growth.
Preventing livestock smuggling from neighbouring countries with outbreaks is among the measures Laos is taking to prevent the spread of anthrax.
Malaysia has reached a significant milestone in forest conservation with the launch of the Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC), a non-market mechanism designed to mobilise private sector financing for forest conservation projects nationwide.
The initiative aimed to provide harmonised guidance for the region, produce a comprehensive report assessing social media regulations across bloc member states, and ultimately support practical guidelines reflecting ASEAN's unique context.
Indonesia has unveiled a new investment fund worth 5 trillion IDR (approximately 312.5 million USD) aimed at strengthening its creative economy and positioning the nation as a global cultural innovation hub.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told media that traffic police or a timer system currently operate traffic control systems at some 500 intersections in the capital city.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that global semiconductor giant AMS establish advanced packaging and design operations in Penang, adding that AMS wants to make Malaysia the spot for the advanced industry.
The agricultural sector plays an important role in Malaysia’s socio-economic development, but it still records a high trade deficit of up to 9.3 billion USD.
The bloc reaffirmed its collective commitment to cultivating a safe, inclusive, and responsible digital environment across the region.
General Sao Sokha emphasised that during the war, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia needed mutual support to gain independence, and in peacetime, they must continue to work together to maintain peace and achieve sustainable development.
No country can face the climate crisis alone but together ASEAN can lead, given the bloc’s abundant natural resources, growing markets and young population.