On May 11, Indonesia officially joined the international Choix Goncourt network with the launch of the first-ever Choix Goncourt Indonesia, held in Jakarta.
Category: Society
Laos to launch alcohol safety campaign in response to public health concerns
A public awareness campaign on alcohol safety was held in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province, from May 7 to 10, as part of an effort to strengthen consumer protection and reduce alcohol-related health risks.
Indonesia to expand campus violence prevention task force
On May 11, speaking at the Rector’s Expressions (REx) Chapter 3 forum hosted by Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi praised universities that have established dedicated task forces to prevent and address violence on campus, reflecting Indonesia’s intensifying efforts to tackle violence within its higher education.
Cambodia to host 12th Sea Festival this December
On May 11, the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism confirmed that the 12th edition of the Sea Festival will take place in Preah Sihanouk Province from December 18 to 20, 2026, marking the return of the event after a two-year hiatus. The previous festival was staged from December 13 to 15, 2024.
Thailand to boost motorcycle tourism with Harley Davidson
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Harley-Davidson Asia, organised the Amazing Thailand x Harley-Davidson Media Fam Trip from May 2 to 4 to promote southern Thailand as a unique destination for motorcycle touring.
Indonesia’s Dukono Volcano eruption leaves one dead, two Singaporeans missing
The National Research and Rescue Agency immediately deployed a joint search and rescue (SAR) team in response to the eruption of Dukono Volcano, Maluku, Indonesia, on May 8.
Laos commemorates Red Crescent Day with blood donation event
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.
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.