Thousand of workers attended May day at the Lapangan Silang area of Monumen Nasional on May 1, 2026. (Sekretariat Negara RI) On May 1, Indonesian […]
Author: Sadina Aimee
Culture and Society Correspondent
Fireworks light Ho Chi Minh City sky on Vietnam’s Reunification Day
On April 30, Ho Chi Minh City’s sky lit up with fireworks coincidentally across eight different locations.
Cruise ship Viking Orion docks in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville
On April 29, Norwegian-flagged cruise ship Viking Orion arrived at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, bringing more than 800 international tourists to Cambodia.
53 children allegedly abused in Indonesian daycare case
On April 26, allegations of child abuse have emerged at the Little Aresha daycare centre in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesia train crash leaves 15 dead and dozens injured
On April 27, a railway accident occurred late in East Bekasi, near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on a busy rail line. It involved a commuterand a long-distance train.
Cambodia intensifies preparations for 20th Francophonie Summit
On April 26, Cambodia is advancing preparations to host the 20th Francophonie Summit which will take place in Phnom Penh on November 15-16 2026, with officials indicating that organisational work is progressing smoothly.
Timor-Leste to host Dili International Marathon 2026
Timor-Leste is set to host the Dili International Marathon on August 8, an event widely regarded as the country’s premier long-distance race.
Laos discusses tourism cooperation with the UK
On April 25, Laos Minister of Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Vignaket welcomed British Ambassador to Laos Mel Barlow for a courtesy meeting aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries.
K-Pop group EXO adds second Singapore show amid high demand
South Korean K-pop group EXO is set to return to Singapore in July 2026. The group will perform two concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The performances are scheduled to take place on July 24 and 26.
Filipino dishes lead among world’s best
On April 22, three beloved Filipino dishes, Chicken inasal, Sinigang, and Adobong manok have gained fresh international recognition after appearing in the latest April 2026 rankings released by TasteAtlas on their website.