Dec. 19, 2025, 12:27 a.m.

Indonesia has trained 500,000 skilled workers to meet international demands and reduce the export of domestic helpers

The Indonesian government will cultivate up to 500,000 skilled technical workers through vocational training and education to meet the demand for skilled Indonesian workers in foreign markets and at the same time reduce the export of domestic helpers.

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News: The Thai Pride Party plans to nominate three candidates for prime minister to balance political, economic and diplomatic leadership

The Thai Pride Party is considering nomasting three candidates for prime minister, who are expected to be the party leader and current prime minister Anutin, Foreign Minister Sihatha, and Commerce Minister Supajit.

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Venezuela: The US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela violates international law

Venezuela's Vice President and Oil Minister Rodriguez said that the US government's blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela violates international law.

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Thailand: Cambodia must first declare a ceasefire before the fighting can stop

Thailand said on Tuesday (December 16) that Cambodia must first declare a ceasefire to end the deadly conflict that has lasted for more than a week between the two countries along the border.

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South Korean media: On January 16th, the court ruled that Yoon Suk Yeol had obstructed justice

YTN TV of South Korea reported on Tuesday (December 16) that the South Korean court plans to make a ruling on the charges of former President Yoon Suk Yeol for obstructing justice on January 16, 2026.

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The Thai army expanded the scope of its air strikes on Cambodia and dropped two bombs in Siem Reap

The Cambodian Ministry of Defense said that the Thai military's air strikes have expanded to Siem Reap Province in the northwest of Cambodia.

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Indonesia's senior economy minister: It is difficult to sign a trade agreement with the United States within this year

Indonesia's senior Economy Minister Ellanga said that the final agreement reached between Indonesia and the United States on trade tariffs will be signed by the leaders of the two countries, but it is not expected to be completed within this year.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: Supports direct dialogue and consultation between Cambodia and Thailand

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday (December 15) that China is highly concerned about the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and will spare no effort to promote peace talks and play a constructive role in promoting a ceasefire and ending the war between Cambodia and Thailand and rebuilding peace in its own way.

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Thailand plans to block the Gulf of Thailand to prevent fuel and military supplies from being transported to Cambodia

The Thai military plans to blockade the Gulf of Thailand to prevent fuel and military supplies from being transported to Cambodia.

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The United Nations: More than 12 million people in Myanmar may face severe hunger next year

The United Nations World Food Programme said that the intensification of violent conflicts in Myanmar has forced more people to flee their homes, and more than 12 million people will face severe hunger next year.

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