On April 29, Norwegian-flagged cruise ship Viking Orion arrived at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, bringing more than 800 international tourists to Cambodia.
Category: Society
53 children allegedly abused in Indonesian daycare case
On April 26, allegations of child abuse have emerged at the Little Aresha daycare centre in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesia train crash leaves 15 dead and dozens injured
On April 27, a railway accident occurred late in East Bekasi, near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on a busy rail line. It involved a commuterand a long-distance train.
From Minority Struggle to Majority Responsibility
In a well-known saying attributed to the fourth caliph in Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib stated that when you encounter another person, there are only two possibilities; they are either your brother in faith or your brother in humanity. It is a striking reflection, not least because it came from one of the earliest converts to Islam, whose formative years were spent observing the daily example of Prophet Muhammad.
Cambodia intensifies preparations for 20th Francophonie Summit
On April 26, Cambodia is advancing preparations to host the 20th Francophonie Summit which will take place in Phnom Penh on November 15-16 2026, with officials indicating that organisational work is progressing smoothly.
Forget WFH, Indonesia Must Act Now for Energy Independence
The Indonesian government has issued a one-day Work From Home (WFH) policy for civil servants at both the central and regional governments.
Timor-Leste to host Dili International Marathon 2026
Timor-Leste is set to host the Dili International Marathon on August 8, an event widely regarded as the country’s premier long-distance race.
Laos discusses tourism cooperation with the UK
On April 25, Laos Minister of Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Vignaket welcomed British Ambassador to Laos Mel Barlow for a courtesy meeting aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries.
Cleaning Up Indonesia’s Digital Space: Public Service Policies Require Parental Cooperation to Prevent Addiction
On March 6, the ministry issued Communication and Digital Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the Implementation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operators in Child Protection.
K-Pop group EXO adds second Singapore show amid high demand
South Korean K-pop group EXO is set to return to Singapore in July 2026. The group will perform two concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The performances are scheduled to take place on July 24 and 26.