On June 29, a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Laos and Cuba to strengthen their bilateral ties in sports and physical education cooperation. The agreement aims to reinforce sports development and initiatives in Laos.
Category: Society
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Launches Open-top double-Decker Sightseeing Bus
Visitors in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City will soon have another way to explore the city’s landmarks, with a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus service scheduled to begin operations on July 4.
French Teenager to Plead Guilty in Singapore Over Viral Straw-licking Video
A French teenager charged over a hygiene stunt that drew widespread anger online in Singapore is expected to plead guilty next month, a district court heard on 26 June.
Thailand Introduces Surf Therapy to Strengthen Wellness Tourism
Thailand is developing a new surf therapy model as part of its strategy to strengthen the country’s wellness tourism sector through science-based coastal experiences.
Southeast Asia Is Not In The World Cup, But It’s Not A Talent Problem
As the world’s attention is currently fixed to the largest ever FIFA World Cup tournament in history where 48 national teams are competing, Southeast Asia is also watching closely. The region is home to one of the biggest fanbases in the world, hosting about 300 million people or roughly 10% of the world’s football supporters.
Philippines to strengthen domestic tourism through “Discover More to Love” campaign
On June 20, The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) introduced a new campaign, “Discover More to Love,” aimed at encouraging more Filipinos to explore destinations within the country while supporting local tourism businesses.
Port of Singapore named world’s top seaport on AFLAS Awards 2026
On June 24, the Port of Singapore has once again secured international recognition after being named Best Global Seaport at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The award ceremony took place in Shanghai, China, marking the fifth occasion that Singapore has received the distinction.
Indonesia celebrates Fête de la Musique 2026
Indonesia joined millions of people around the world in celebrating Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day, through a series of free concerts and cultural events held in several cities across the country.
Singapore eases dialect film restrictions following public feedback over surging demand for Chinese hit ‘Dear You’
Singapore authorities have agreed to accommodate additional screenings for the Chinese global box-office hit, Dear You, which will take place from June 25 to 29.
From Classrooms to Screens: How Indonesia and Thailand Are Taking Their Languages Global
The past few decades has seen the surge of fame of several Asian languages, particularly Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Once largely confined only to their respective borders and mainly used as a tool of nation-building, they are now studied all around the globe in schools and universities as well as language institutions. This trend can be attributed to the shifting of the world’s economic and geopolitics hotspot to the Indo-Pacific region, as well as the growing global appeal of East Asian cultural exports ranging from K-Pop to anime.