Source: VNA
Officials said the operation aims not only to seize illegally traded wildlife but also to uncover and dismantle criminal networks profiting from the trade.
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) viewed vape usage as having deviated from its original purpose and being widely abused by drug trafficking syndicates as a modus operandi to evade detection by the authorities.
Assessing the prospects for cooperation, Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said that under the Strategic Partnership between the two countries, there are significant opportunities to promote cooperation in production, talent exchange, digital game development and other technology-related fields that would benefit the creative industries of both Indonesia and the RoK.
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia is home to around 120–130 active volcanoes, the highest number in the world, making volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis constant natural hazards.
The operation marked the first time a Korean government agency has directly participated in a crackdown on an overseas drug production base.
The Thai Cabinet on June 10 approved the submission of the Protocol to Upgrade the ASEAN–China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) to legislature for ratification, paving the way for ACFTA 3.0 aimed at promoting regional trade, investment, digital economy, and green growth.
One of the key drivers supporting growth is the “Thais Help Thais Plus” stimulus scheme, valued at approximately 170 billion THB (5.1 billion USD), which is expected to boost domestic spending.
TAT forecasts that Thailand will welcome 33 million international tourists in 2026, generating about 1.55 trillion THB (47.5 billion USD) in revenue, along with 200.4 million domestic trips, expected to generate about 1.1 trillion THB.
The highlight of the visit was the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between producers of Sisaket volcanic durian and the Huizhan market for the supply of 500 tonnes of durian. The agreement is expected to expand the market share of Thai fruit in China while enhancing the value of products protected by geographical indications.
The UK and Indonesia have launched an Economic Growth Partnership and pledged to work together to address technical barriers to trade, enhance regulatory transparency, and facilitate investment and business activities.
JAS finalised the 70-million-USD agreement with FIFA on June 11. The deal grants the company exclusive rights to broadcast not only the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and 2030 but also a wide range of FIFA competitions through 2030, including men's and women's football tournaments, futsal, beach soccer, the FIFA Club World Cup and FIFA eSports events.
The latest figure exceeds the 45 fatalities previously reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on June 10.
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a particular focus on expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026's opening in Hanoi once again placed Vietnam at the centre of regional diplomacy, Malaysia-based Southeast Asian history and defence researcher Enzo Sim Hong Jun told Vietnam News Agency.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a delegation of Thai business representatives to Vietnam with the aim of strengthening links between the two countries’ business communities and expanding investment opportunities for the Thai private sector in Vietnam in the coming years.
Stressing that these crises are inflicting immense suffering on civilians, disrupting global trade and energy supplies, and eroding trust in multilateral mechanisms, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu stressed that there can be no military solution to the challenges facing the Middle East.
An Indonesian official said combating illegal fishing is crucial for protecting resources and strengthening maritime sovereignty.
Under the regulations, platforms must establish systems to verify the identities of individuals or organisations wishing to place advertisements before they are published. The measure aims to prevent criminal groups from using advertising space to lure victims or commit technology-related crimes that are causing significant damage.
The network in Punggol forms part of a district cooling technology that, while first introduced more than a century ago, is experiencing a resurgence in Singapore.
Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Julia Roknifard, senior lecturer in international relations at Taylor’s University in Malaysia, said Vietnam has successfully integrated its foreign policy orientations and strategic vision towards 2030 into the forum agenda.
