Drawing on his experience as a diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Ramos-Horta cited the reconciliation process between Timor-Leste and Indonesia as a model for peacebuilding. He paid tribute to former Indonesian leaders for their contributions to normalising bilateral ties, stressing that friendship and cooperation ultimately prevailed over past divisions and laid the foundation for Southeast Asia's stability today.

Indonesia welcomed 4.68 million foreigners in the first four months, an 8.24% hike from a year earlier and the highest tally for the period since the COVID-19 outbreak, its Central Bureau of Statistics said on June 3.

Thaksin was released from Khlong Prem Central Prison on May 11 after serving two-thirds of his one-year prison sentence.

The free meal initiative forms part of Indonesia’s broader effort to tackle chronic malnutrition, with more than 20% of children in the country still affected by stunting caused by inadequate nutrition. Jakarta’s long-term goal is to provide meals to around 82.9 million children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, equivalent to more than 30% of the national population.

Developed under the “DOPA” strategy – Data, Outcomes, Partners and AI-driven, the SAANSOOK application tracks four key health behaviours: eating, sleeping, exercising and relaxation. It encourages users to adopt healthier lifestyles through challenges and rewards aimed at sustaining long-term behavioural change.

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stressed that Indonesia is not just Bali, it has numerous top destinations with vast tourist and investment potential, which are waiting for responsible and sustainable development efforts.

Malaysia has officially increased the biodiesel blending mandate in Peninsular Malaysia from B10 to B15. Under the new policy, diesel sold on the domestic market contains 15% biofuel and 85% petroleum-based diesel, economist and international relations expert, senior adviser at Global Asia Consulting Samirul Ariff Othman told the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in Kuala Lumpur.

The ELV project aligns with Thailand's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development model, promoted by Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

Chief executive officer AirAsia X Bo Lingam acknowledged that the industry continues to face substantial cost pressures stemming from higher global fuel prices and supply chain disruptions.

If Brent crude oil prices average 125 USD per barrel in 2026, compared with a baseline forecast of 95 USD, and supply chain disruptions intensify, ASEAN+3 economic growth could slow sharply to 2.5% while inflation could rise to 3.5%.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on June 1 as part of the latter’s five-day visit to India, aimed at advancing bilateral relations in security, defence, trade, connectivity, energy and emerging technologies.

According to a report by the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative Centre (Seafic), a total of 106 types of Malaysian imports pass through this strategic maritime chokepoint, ranging from essential energy supplies to manufacturing inputs and consumer food products.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto set a target of developing 100 GW of solar power between 2026 and 2028.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. No casualties have been reported so far.

The head of Indonesia's Food and Drug Agency (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, warned that the country is facing an "emergency" related to youth smoking and e-cigarette use. According to the agency, the smoking rate among children and adolescents has reached 7.4%, equivalent to more than 5 million minors nationwide.

PM Anwar Ibrahim stressed that prudent spending and sound financial management are essential to safeguarding Malaysia’s fiscal stability and preventing future difficulties.

Child protection in the digital space cannot be carried out partially, it requires strong preventive strategies through targeted education, said an Indonesian official.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Fadillah Yusof told reporters in Kuching, Sarawak state, that the growing number of solar energy projects in Malaysia has made battery storage increasingly important for managing power flows.

The app, called THIM (Thailand Immigration Management System) was developed in partnership with Digital Identity Co. and built on Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure.

Indonesia will maintain its fuel subsidy policy to keep domestic fuel prices stable through the end of this year, despite rising fiscal pressure caused by currency fluctuations, according to Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung.