On April 10, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and he is currently undergoing a treatment in Beijing. The diagnosis was confirmed following a thorough medical examination conducted by a team of specialists at one of a state hospital in the capital of China. Based on the doctors’ recommendations, the king will remain hospitalised while receiving treatment.
Category: Society
Indonesia to build 400,000 homes in 2026 under Prabowo’s housing program
The Indonesian government is set to build 400,000 houses in 2026, as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s 3 Million Homes Construction and Renovation Program.
Philippines sees sharp decline in birth rates
Women in the Philippines are having fewer children than ever before, with the country’s fertility rate continuing to fall below the level required to sustain population growth, according to a new survey released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Thailand to nominate Nang Yai shadow play for UNESCO
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture announced on March 28 that Nang Yai, a centuries-old Thai shadow play will be registered on the UNESCO Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.
Vientiane launches new water plant amid ongoing supply shortages
Residents in several areas of Vientiane have reported prolonged disruptions to tap water supply, with some communities saying their water has not been running for weeks.
Kitchen suspended after food poisoning linked to free meals program
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency has confirmed a food poisoning incident linked to the government’s Free Nutritious Meals programme in East Jakarta, leaving more than 70 teachers and students ill and prompting the suspension of a food preparation facility.
Singapore detects first domestic cases of transmitted Mpox
Singapore has confirmed its first locally transmitted cases of mpox involving the more severe clade 1b variant, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) announced on April 2.
Laos and Vietnam launch inter-provincial partnership
On March 29, the Laos provinces of Champasak, Salavan, Xekong and Attapeu signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gia Lai province in Southern Vietnam.
Cambodia works to preserve traditional Khmer stone carving craft
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and the APSARA National Authority are supporting efforts to sustain traditional stone carving in Run Ta Ek Techo Sen City on April 1
Singapore launches deposit return scheme for beverages containers
On April 1, Singapore launched a new scheme which allows consumers to return empty beverage containers in exchange for a small deposit refund.