Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (July 3, 2026).

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is building a community salt production centre in Pamekasan district, ...

Deep in the heart of East Java, Indonesia, the Kawah Ijen volcano hides a spectacular secret that only reveals itself under the cover of darkness. While most volcanoes are known for the glow of ...

On June 18, 2026, US–Iran negotiations on the terms for ending the conflict launched by Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, opened in Switzerland. After the first round, the parties set up four ...

June 9 : The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday, as investors weighed hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz against expectations of higher U.S. interest rates following strong jobs data late ...