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.
Category: Society
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.
Powerful El Niño emerges, threatening Southeast Asian agriculture and food security
Earlier this June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that a powerful El Niño has begun to emerge above the Pacific Ocean. Analysts warned that the phenomenon will threaten Southeast Asia with severe drought and critical agricultural shocks.
Cambodia and Embassy of India celebrate International Day of Yoga
On June 21, Cambodia joined countries around the world in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga with a large-scale event at Techo Meas Techo Yort Park in Phnom Penh.
New contagious fungus species discovered in Malaysia’s Borneo forest
On June 19, recent findings in scientific discovery conducted by the University of Malaysia Sabah’s Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation unveiled a new species of contagious fungus in the Malaysia Borneo forest. Also known as “zombie fungus”, the species contaminates insects which later leads them to death.
Indonesian students receive Official Pre-Departure Seminar ahead of studies in France
On June 18, the French Institute in Indonesia (IFI), along with Campus France, organised a Pre-Departure Seminar to prepare Indonesian students for their studies in France. The event provided students and their parents with essential information and practical guidance for their academic journey abroad.
Laos promotes inclusive society through The Disability Inclusion Fun Day
On June 17, Laos hosted an inclusive community event, “The Disability Inclusion Fun Day”, with an aim to promote disability awareness and equal participation. The event brought together people from a wide range of backgrounds to encourage mutual learning and greater social inclusion.
Thailand reinforce efforts to fight against child labour
On June 16, Thailand enforced several rigorous policies in an attempt to counter child labour, such as developing vocational training and 10.000 safe jobs for children during the school holidays.