To commemorate the 163rd anniversary of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, a blood donation initiative was held by the National Blood Institute of the Lao Red Cross in the Vientiane capital on May 6.
Category: Society
The World Promised Quality Education for All. By 2030, Will That Promise Collapse?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are now approaching their 2030 deadline. Among them, SDG 4 carries one of the most powerful promises: to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
50 monks to walk 500 km for Vesak at Indonesia’s Borobudur Temple
To celebrate Vesak day on May 31, 50 monks from Thailand, Malaysia and Laos will gather to do a spiritual “Walk for Peace” event which will be held on May 9 in Bali, Indonesia.
Why Indonesia’s Free-Meal Program Should Learn from Islamic Community Finance
Since President Prabowo’s administration took office, the mega-project free meal programme (Makan Bergizi Gratis or MBG) has been launched with politically irresistible promise: feeding more than 80 millions of schoolchildren and vulnerable groups.
Son of Aung San Suu Kyi urges France to demand her proof of life
On May 5, Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar’s former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, expressed concern about his mother’s health and called for international pressure to confirm that she is still alive.
Indonesia’s School Free Meal Programme Lacks One Key Ingredient: Data
In epidemiology, effective population-level nutritional interventions begin with a step that cannot be skipped: measuring baseline nutritional status. Without this initial data, policymakers are left uncertain of who is deficient in what, how severe the condition is, and whether the intervention is reaching the right groups.
The Philippines orders national response to Mayon Volcano eruption
On May 4, the government of the Philippines ordered a full national response to assist communities affected by ashfall due to the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay province since May 2.
Singapore intensifies enforcement against illegal vaping
Singapore authorities stepped up efforts to curb illegal vaping in the first three months of 2026, seising more than 36,000 vaporisers and related parts.
Thai iced tea ranks among world’s best beverages
Thai iced tea has been ranked among the world’s top non-alcoholic beverages, securing ninth place in a global list released by TasteAtlas.
Southeast Asia’s AI Future Will Be Decided in Its Classrooms, Not Its Boardrooms
Southeast Asia is no longer short of artificial intelligence (AI) language.The region already has frameworks, principles and now a roadmap.