“As middle powers, we have the same concerns. We both need stability and peace”On April 1 in Seoul, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised this point to South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung.
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Philippines to provide fare discounts and fuel subsidies for public transport
On April 9, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the government will implement a nationwide transportation programme that includes subsidised fares and fuel discounts. The scheme will be implemented on April 15 in order to prevent the pressure caused by surging oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Singapore rejects talks with Iran over shipping route
On April 7, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (MFA), stated that Singapore would not negotiate with Iran concerning the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Indonesia to keep subsidised fuel prices stable through year-end
Subsidised fuel is guaranteed to remain stable through the end of the year by the Indonesian government, as confirmed by the Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.
Vietnamese lawmakers appoint president, prime minister and senior officials
Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Secretary-General Tô Lâm was elected to become the country’s state president on April 7. His tenure will last for five years until 2031.
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly opens in Hanoi
Vietnam formally convenes its first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) on April 6 to appoint country key leaders, the NA Chair, president and prime minister.
Rohingya organisation denounces Min Aung Hlaing’s presidency, activist files genocide case
The Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC), an independent organisation representing the Rohingya people within and outside Myanmar, condemned the appoint of former junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing as the president on April 3.
Indonesia mourns three soldiers killed in Lebanon as calls grow for cautious troop review
The deadly incidents that killed three Indonesian National Armed Forces soldiers serving as peacekeepers in Lebanon sparked widespread reaction in Indonesia.
Military in Civilian Clothing: Myanmar Junta’s Post-Coup Rebrand
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Malaysia PM urges critics to recognise diplomatic efforts on Iran and Gaza
The government’s diplomatic efforts, saying Malaysia’s firm stance on conflicts involving Iran and Gaza has strengthened the country’s international standing and facilitated access for Malaysian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.