Residents in several areas of Vientiane have reported prolonged disruptions to tap water supply, with some communities saying their water has not been running for weeks.
Author: Sadina Aimee
Culture and Society Correspondent
Kitchen suspended after food poisoning linked to free meals program
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has confirmed a food poisoning incident linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meals programme in East Jakarta, leaving more than 70 teachers and students ill and prompting the suspension of a food preparation facility.
Malaysia announces WFH scheme to ease fuel consumption
Malaysia will introduce work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for government institutions from April 15 as part of efforts to conserve fuel and safeguard national energy supplies, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on April 3.
Singapore detects first domestic cases of transmitted Mpox
Singapore has confirmed its first locally transmitted cases of mpox involving the more severe clade 1b variant, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) announced on April 2.
Cambodia works to preserve traditional Khmer stone carving craft
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and the APSARA National Authority are supporting efforts to sustain traditional stone carving in Run Ta Ek Techo Sen City on April 1
South Korea and Indonesia expand cooperation on minerals and technology
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks in Seoul on April 1 with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, with the two leaders agreeing to expand cooperation in critical minerals, technology and clean energy, according to the Office of the President of South Korea.
Singapore launches deposit return scheme for beverages containers
On April 1, Singapore launched a new scheme which allows consumers to return empty beverage containers in exchange for a small deposit refund.
Reincarnation and The Fluid Boundaries of Reality in Thai Film Uncle Boonme Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is a 2010 fantasy drama film produced, written and directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul. It is inspired by a book titled “A Man Who Can Recall His Past Lives” by Phra Sripariyattiweti. The sixth film directed by Apichatpong, Uncle Boonmee is the first Thai film that won Palm D’Or in Cannes Film Festival 2010, regarded as one of the highest accolades in film circuit.
Fuel crisis drives inflation in Laos
On March 28, Laotian media outlets reported that the country is experiencing rising inflationary pressure, with prices increasing sharply during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Finance.
Cambodia to host 20th Francophonie Summit
Cambodia will be hosting the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh this November. The summit is expected to strengthen economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the country and French-speaking nations, according to a statement on March 29 by the French ambassador to Cambodia, Olivier Richard.