Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian Air Force plans tostrengthen the air defence system via replacing old radars with new ones.
The Air Force's Chief of Staff Fadjar Prasetyo said thecountry is considering a plan for the replacement in phases, giving priority toessential areas.
The plan targets the Thomson TRS 2215 R radar system, whichhas been operating since 1982./.
Since its launch on December 16, 2025, the "debottlenecking" service has received 142 complaints, of which 83 have been openly discussed and 45 claimed to be resolved.
The two sides discussed promising areas of Russian – Indonesian cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including the development of nuclear power projects, nuclear infrastructure, personnel training, and non-energy applications of nuclear technology.
According to the wildlife crime suppression force, coordinated raids and seizures were carried out across seven provinces on May 7. Authorities confiscated ivory products worth an estimated 300,000 USD, including cut ivory pieces, ornaments and knife handles.
Laos currently has 14,466 EVs and 36 businesses investing in the construction of EV charging stations, with 126 charging stations in 14 provinces and cities nationwide, including 65 in the capital Vientiane.
PM Hun Manet said the law serves as an important legal tool for the strategy of building a comprehensive, professional, and effective national defence force.
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said on May 11 that Jakarta is promoting an initiative to establish a joint ASEAN strategic oil reserve as Southeast Asia faces increasing risks of global energy supply disruptions.
As of May 9, Thai authorities had screened a total of 470 travelers from South America, averaging 157 arrivals per day, with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport serving as the primary hub for these arrivals.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) Cyber Command will be dedicated to combating online crimes, including scams and other forms of cybercrime.
Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said on May 12 that the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz is criticial to regional stability, global energy security, and international trade.
The name “Vietnam Wings” symbolises the ambition to help Korean SMEs “spread their wings” into overseas markets. The alliance currently consists of 17 companies, including seven firms that participated in West Power’s Vietnam market promotion programme in 2025.
Initial investigations found that the total number of undocumented migrants on board the boat was 37, Perak maritime director Mohamad Shukri Khotob said in a statement. So far, 23 victims have been rescued.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Paris Office, in coordination with the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris and French partners, hosted the premiere of Destination Francophonie en Thaïlande: Isan Thailand by TV5 Monde in Paris.
A 2021 survey by the Indonesian Health Ministry and the World Health Organisation shows 11.9% among the Indonesian adult respondents had used a vape. The highest percentage of daily electronic cigarette smokers who had used for over 2 years was found among adults aged 25-44 (8.8%).
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia is considering evaluating its visa-free policy for certain countries to stop Indonesia from becoming a safe haven for scam operators.
KPDN Enforcement Director Azman Adam said on May 10 that authorities had made 161 arrests, with the total value of seized goods estimated at 23.17 million MYR (5.9 million USD). Diesel-related offences accounted for the largest number of cases at 249, followed by petrol-related violations with 119 cases.
Under its National Semiconductor Strategy, Malaysia aims to develop 10 domestic semiconductor firms with annual revenues ranging from 1 billion to 4.7 billion MYR.
The Malaysian government is considering the best mechanism for the proposed revision of petrol subsidies for high-income earners.
Thaksin will remain under strict parole conditions for four months until his sentence officially ends on September 9. The conditions include wearing an electronic monitoring device, reporting regularly to authorities and being prohibited from leaving the country.
Announcing the outcomes of the 48th ASEAN Summit and related meetings held recently in the Philippines, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said the summit’s theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together”, reflected ASEAN’s determination to ensure future global shocks do not spiral into regional crises.
Under this agreement, Indonesia leverages its status as the holder of 44.5% of world reserves, while the Philippines secures a role in a high-value regional chain.
