Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 18, 2025

CAMBODIA 1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER TALKS MOVE POSITIVELY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodian and Thai border military officials were engaged in a productive meeting yesterday, focusing on cooperation and peace-building initiatives. During the...

FTSE 100 Live: London blue-chips ride mining hot streak, Nvidia reaches $5trn valuation

FSTE 100 climbs 62 points to 9,759 Next and GSK beat expectations and raise outlook Glencore backs guidance as copper output rebounds 1.55pm: Nvidia reaches $5trn valuation as Wall St opens higher Wall Street's main stock indices have started...

This Luxury All-inclusive Resort Has Been Voted Among the Best in Indonesia for Years—and Every Villa Has a Private Pool

Nihi Sumba Each villa is one-of-a-kind, with at least one private pool, rustic design, Sumbanese art, and plenty of plush places to lounge. Hotel guests can spend plenty of time with the hotel's horses and even try equine yoga. Every day at...

12 New Hotels in Thailand, Tokyo, and More That’ll Have You Dreaming of a Getaway

And that’s just the beginning. Here’s a look at the most exciting new hotel openings this month. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa Location: Baden-Baden, Germany Why it’s notable: A rare, large-scale renovation of one of Europe’s most historic spa hotels...

What the Nobel Prize says about Indonesia’s future growth

his week, the Nobel Prize in Economics went to three scholars Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation drives long-run growth. On the surface, this might sound abstract, a matter for theorists and historians. Yet...

ASEAN’s Mixed Feelings About U.S.-China Detente

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Southeast Asia Brief. This week, I’m coming to you from the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where I’ve been haunting the frigidly air-conditioned convention center halls. Highlights of this all-ASEAN edition: the upshot...

Travel warning for Maldives: US issues Level 2 advisory over terrorism risks; see updated checklist for travelers

The United States State Department issued a revised travel advisory for the Republic of the Maldives on Oct. 7. "Exercise increased caution in [the Maldives] due to terrorism," the Level 2 travel warning states. The advisory indicates that...

Business News | Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits

PRNewswire Yogyakarta [Indonesia], October 17: The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in...

5 Unique Indonesian Porridges That Reflect Local Diversity

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For many Indonesians, a warm bowl of porridge is a beloved way to start the day. Most are familiar with the classic chicken porridge, made from soft white rice gruel topped with shredded chicken, yellow curry sauce, and an...

Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More.

Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More. Agoda partners with ONYX Hospitality to launch curated flagship store Agoda has expanded its Flagship Store initiative through a new partnership with...

Game Time International reports 30% growth in global buyers

Game Time International (GTI), a leading global platform for the game & amusement industry, has shared the key successes of the 17th GTI China Expo, which took place in September at Area A, China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou....

America’s Most Delicious Ice Cream, By Mail Order Or In Person

Who doesn't love ice cream? There's a flavor and style for just about every taste. getty Just about every poll or consumer survey shows ice cream as America’s favorite and most ordered dessert, while a 2025 survey by the International Dairy Foods...

Why Does South Korea Issue "Code-Black" Travel Ban on Parts of Cambodia?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The South Korean government has imposed a "code-black" travel ban on parts of Cambodia on Wednesday, October 15. Seoul also dispatched a team of high-level officials to assist its citizens who have been lured to work in fraud...

Discover Your Inner Harmony: Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 Awaits

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Wonderful Indonesia Wellness Festival 2025 initiative, as part of the Ministry of Tourism's vision to elevate tourism through wellness, offers you the opportunity to immerse...

G-Dragon to perform at APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting gala dinner

Published: 29 Oct. 2025, 19:28 K-pop star G-Dragon speaks during the red carpet event held ahead of the Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards at the National Theater's Haeoreum Grand Theater in Jung District, central Seoul on Oct. 23. [YONHAP]...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 17, 2025

INDONESIA 1. LUHUT STANDS BY WHOOSH PROJECT AS DANANTARA FACES PRESSURE TO REPAY CHINA DEBT -- JAKARTA GLOBE National Economic Council (DEN) chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has come to the defence of Indonesia’s US$7.3 billion (Rp 121.16...

Indonesia, South Africa eye deeper ties in trade, MSME development

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and South Africa have begun exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso encouraged stronger...

DNA studies challenge long-held theories on ancient CHamoru origins

New genetic research is overturning decades of accepted beliefs about where Guam’s ancient CHamoru people came from, suggesting eastern Indonesia rather than Taiwan and the Philippines as their likely origin. The findings come from DNA analysis of...

Trading comfort for growth: Why we took our teens out of school to travel the world

The first lesson came before we even left the airport: travel is not a holiday. It is logistics, vigilance, and learning how to carry more weight than you thought possible, both in rucksacks and responsibility. Add to that, the daily soundtrack of...