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Singapore's Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former Council of Presidential Advisers chairman Eddie Teo have been awarded the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), the nation's highest civilian honour, for their transformative leadership.
Bangladesh has condemned India for permitting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to conduct a media briefing from New Delhi, calling it an affront to sovereignty and threatening fragile efforts to repair ties between the neighbours.
Myanmar's reinstatement in ASEAN's top leadership forums remains distant, the bloc's special envoy indicated, citing persistent questions over the country's commitment to its five-point consensus peace plan.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to resign imminently following mounting political pressure. He remains the sole figure from the pre-July 2024 uprising still holding high constitutional office, creating tensions with the current administration.
Across Southeast Asia, governments prioritize environmental protection and security. Indonesia partners with OceanX on marine parks; Thailand appoints new police chief; Singapore maintains world's strongest passport. Energy and food security top regional agenda.
Southeast Asian governments are tackling pressing issues from school enrollment challenges to cross-border security threats, while digital adoption accelerates across the region amid economic and political shifts.
Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul are travelling to Shanghai for the World AI Conference 2026 at Xi Jinping's invitation, raising speculation about whether China will mediate their festering border dispute.
ASEAN has doubled down on its Five-Point Consensus framework for Myanmar, demanding tangible progress on humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and inclusive political dialogue despite Naypyidaw's recent rejection of the peace plan.
Johor's political landscape intensifies as major coalitions stage final campaign events ahead of tomorrow's state election. Coalition leaders conducted last-minute voter outreach across key constituencies as the formal campaign period wound down.
Sri Lanka's former navy commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda has been arrested on corruption charges linked to the improper enlistment of Mahinda Rajapaksa's son. The case reflects intensified investigations into the Rajapaksa family under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.