ASEAN leaders to issue joint response to Middle East crisis

14 Sept 02:14 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN leaders will issue a joint statement outlining coordinated responses to the Middle East crisis, aiming to strengthen mechanisms for future emergencies impacting energy supplies, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals.
The summit will consider the Cebu Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Charter, marking the first amendment since 2007, to support institutional reforms and facilitate Timor-Leste’s full integration into the bloc.
Leaders are expected to endorse the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Maritime Cooperation, seeking to expand practical collaboration at sea, including elevating the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum into a formal sectoral body.
Under the Philippine chairmanship, the summit prioritizes energy security, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals amidst global tensions, alongside discussions on Timor-Leste's integration and the situation in Myanmar.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.