On September 19, Vietnamese culture took centre stage at the Maintenon-Pierres Festival in Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France, bringing together traditional music, martial arts, handicrafts and cuisine for its fourth edition.
Author: Sadina Aimee
Culture and Society Correspondent, SEA Daily
Thailand Promotes Film Tourism at TIFF 2026
Thailand is positioning itself as a destination for international film productions while promoting travel inspired by cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, held from September 10 to 16 in Toronto, Canada.
River Cruises Return to Myanmar as Pandaw Revives Irrawaddy Delta Route
Myanmar’s tourism is set for a fresh boost as Pandaw Cruises prepares to bring river journeys back to the Irrawaddy Delta in November, marking the operator’s first return to the region in six years.
Cambodia Expands Humanitarian Aid for Displaced Families in Banteay Meanchey
Distribution of humanitarian aid to more than 3,000 families in Banteay Meanchey province on September 10, 2026. (Agence Kampuchea Presse) Cambodia Expands Humanitarian Aid for […]
Philippines Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Retirement Destinations
Affordable living and housing costs have helped propel the Philippines into the global top 10 retirement destinations, according to the latest Rumavi Global Relocation Index.
France and ASEAN Launch Creative ASEAN to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation
On September 10, France and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) launched Creative ASEAN, a new regional initiative designed to deepen cooperation in the arts, culture and creative industries between France and all 11 ASEAN member states.
Search Intensifies for Five Journalists Missing Near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau
On September 7, authorities in Indonesia are continuing a search for five journalists and three crew members who have been missing in the Sunda Strait. after their boat lost contact while they were reporting on activity at Mount Anak Krakatau.
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption Continues, Public Urged to Stay Alert
On 5 September, volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau in South Lampung, Lampung, continued following a sustained eruption that began at 11.07 pm local time on the previous day. Loud bangs and rumbling sounds were reported from the volcano observation post in Pasauran.
Singapore Expands F1 Race-Season Events Beyond the Circuit
Singapore will extend the Formula 1 race atmosphere beyond the circuit in October, with Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returning from October 2 to 11 alongside the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
FPCI Welcomes Indonesia’s 100 GWp Solar Programme, Calls for Clearer Regulations
Indonesia’s plan to develop 100 GWp of solar power has received backing from the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), Indonesia’s largest foreign policy non-governmental organisation, following President Prabowo Subianto’s groundbreaking ceremony on August 25, 2026. FPCI said the event demonstrated the Government’s determination to place solar energy at the centre of Indonesia’s future electricity strategy.