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.
Category: Politics
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.
Timor-Leste approves US$168.8 million diesel purchase to secure fuel supply
The government of Timor-Leste has approved a major fuel procurement plan on April 1, aimed at safeguarding national energy supplies amid continuing instability in the Middle East.
Vientiane launches new water plant amid ongoing supply shortages
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.