ASEAN News

This year you might be traveling to Southeast Asia? ASEAN travel rules 2026 have undergone a significant transformation, making travel between the region’s states easier than ever before and adding essential digital improvements. The recent surge in tourism has spurred Southeast Asian countries to revamp their newest visa policies to not only draw in digital nomads and remote workers but …

A major enhancement of the public transport connectivity is coming to the western corridor of the Klang Valley. The long-awaited LRT3 Shah Alam Line is set to fully go into commercial operations on June 29, 2026, confirmed Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Before the public launch, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be in attendance to officiate the grand launch …

Cecilia Cheung, Hong Kong’s actress and singer, is yet again in the spotlight and is one of the most spectacular legal scandals in recent entertainment history. The case that followed took almost six years and was based on claims that she broke an agreement with the management firm and fizzled on several film deals. The case demanded a $12 million …

For workers and students all over the country, it’s a close countdown to the next break of June. A welcome break during the week is just around the corner for those living or working in the nation’s capital. Malacañang has officially announced the rules for the special day of celebration in Proclamation 1320. Though the declaration offers a respite for …

Johor’s new Premium Wage Scheme is a positive initiative for Malaysia to tackle talent emigration. The idea behind this boosts employment in a desirable manner within the state, thus lessening the existing flow of highly skilled Malaysians to Singapore’s shores seeking higher paying work. With the expanding Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the scheme allows the fresh graduate to earn much …

The government has stepped-up aid measures for vulnerable groups as they try to deal with rising fuel prices and economic uncertainty ahead of the country’s 128th Independence Day. In addition to the national efforts offering cash assistance and fuel vouchers, multiple LGUs have been launching extra ₱2,000 fuel assistance and transportation assistance initiatives for qualified beneficiaries. The support would help …

On 11th June 2026, Thailand observed a 15-day period of mourning after the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol. With this announcement, visitors and residents, businesses and events have been asking whether normal activities will continue through this time. In order to clarify the situation, on June 12 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an emergency Cabinet meeting and announced that nothing …

Aviation analytics giant Cirium has released its On-Time Performance for Southeast Asia for 2026 and it’s showing much improved operational numbers overall. The new ratings mark those airlines that are maintaining their best schedule according to the new challenges in the sector high new passenger demand, unpredictable monsoon weather, and congested regional airports. The report’s Punctuality percentage is defined as …

The video was so spectacular, and so movie-esque, that it took the internet by storm Monday night. The video footage, which was taken during a time of volcanic activity, seemed to show a bright celestial body falling from the sky right into the erupting peak of Mount Mayon, in the Philippines. The clip quickly spread all over social media platforms—including …

In 2026, the fight against illegal bars, clubs, and entertainment facilities is cracking down even harder with the authorities for Pattaya nightlife and the rest of Chonburi Province once again increasing the number and intensity of their visits and inspections. The raid comes amid rising allegations by residents of the residential complexes regarding noise pollution, illegal entertainment business and late-night …