Migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar who plan to go home during the Songkran holidays or any time between April 1 and May 15 will not need a re-entry permit, if a proposal by Thailand's Labour Ministry is approved by the Cabinet.

A recent survey by London-based Grant Thornton - a global accounting group - shows that the Philippines takes the top spot among 28 countries in a ranking of the percentage of women in senior management.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on March 16 vowed to tackle air pollution at the country’s tourism hotspot of Chiang Mai, which had the worst air quality in the world for the two previous days.

The Philippines on March 16 set a new Guinness World Record for “largest human lung formation” ahead of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.

Indonesia's dry season is forecast to be less severe this year compared to 2023, improving its chances of managing forest fires and crops.

Indonesia continues to push the use of electric vehicles (EVs) with the dream of bluer skies and cleaner air with lower pollution in the country.

The Cuban National Assembly launched a special publication entitled "Cuba and Vietnam: a symbol of brotherhood" on March 14 at the Cuban Capitolio, Havana.

Thai Minister of Labour Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn reached an agreement to send 3,000 Thai skilled shipbuilding workers to the Republic of Korea (RoK), during his trip to Seoul on March 13.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on March 14 that it will intensify monitoring measures to fight illegal drug smuggling.

Indonesia will speed up site clearance for the development of the country’s new capital city Nusantara (IKN), a senior official has said.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is promoting negotiations to improve the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to further benefit businesses.

The 2024 Indonesian Tourism Village Award (ADWI) has been launched as a programme aimed at appreciating tourism actors for their role in developing the economic and socio-cultural aspects of villages.

The Dien Bien Phu Victory had a strong impact on the struggle against colonialism of peoples around the world, according to General Secretary of the Brazil–Vietnam Friendship Association Pedro De Oliveira.

The Indonesian government is firm on its stance that future Jakarta governors should be elected by Jakarta residents instead of being appointed by the central government, Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has said.