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Menpora Erick Thohir attends ASEAN Para Games 2025 opening
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Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir attended the opening ceremony of the 13th ASEAN Para Games 2025 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on January 20, 2026. He affirmed full government and public support for Indonesia's 290 para athletes competing in 18 sports. The Red and White contingent targets 82 gold, 77 silver, and 77 bronze medals.
東南アジアの複数の国々が、持続可能な取り組みとインフラ整備の資金として、2026年に観光税を導入または維持します。タイは2月から外国人訪問者に300バーツの入国料を課す一方、バリ島ではIDR 150,000の一回払いを要求。マレーシアは宿泊1泊ごとの部屋税を適用し、ベトナムには特定の入国料はありませんが税の議論が続いています。
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South Korea has expressed support for the Philippines' hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year and its desire to boost ties with the region. Representatives from both countries discussed strengthening relations and expanding investments. They reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties ahead of the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations in March.
Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw on January 6 to discuss the political situation, controversial elections, and a stalled regional peace plan. This marked her first official visit as ASEAN chair amid ongoing violence in Myanmar. The trip forms part of the Philippines' efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited Jessica Sanchez, the grand winner of America’s Got Talent 2025, to perform at the upcoming ASEAN Summit hosted by the Philippines. This comes as world leaders expect high-level performances from the country. Sanchez paid a courtesy call on Marcos ahead of her New Year’s Eve performance.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on November 28, agreeing to enhance cooperation in key areas. The leaders discussed strengthening Philippines-Ukraine relations amid Manila's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Philippine support on Ukraine's sovereignty.
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South Korea will join the ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies' Meeting in Hong Kong this week to discuss ways to strengthen financial cooperation. The two-day event, starting Wednesday, will include vice finance ministers from South Korea, China, Japan, and ASEAN nations. South Korea's delegation will be led by Deputy Finance Minister Choi Ji-young.
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