TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Calls on ASEAN to Unite in Order to Be Recognized as Great Power; Top 10 Best Global Universities in 2025, QS World Ranking Research; and Does Thailand Celebrate the Lunar New Year? Here's All You Need to Know.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo Calls on ASEAN to Unite in Order to Be Recognized as Great Power

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said ASEAN member countries must synergize with each other to be taken into account by other great powers. According to Prabowo, only with good cooperation will the voices of Southeast Asian countries be heard and taken into account by world powers.

"If united, ASEAN, if I'm not mistaken, has more than 600 million people, no less than the European Union," Prabowo said when delivering a joint statement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at KLCC Towers Kuala Lumpur, quoted from Bernama TV, January 27, 2025.

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2. Top 10 Best Global Universities in 2025, QS World Ranking Research

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The New Year not just marks a new start but also brings a new list of the best global universities. The latest QS Global University Ranking has arrived, shining a spotlight on the world’s top universities that excel not only in groundbreaking research and exceptional learning experiences but also in providing strong career prospects for their graduates.

List of the Best Global Universities 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, maintains its strong standing as the best global university, based on the QS Global University Ranking.

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3. Does Thailand Celebrate the Lunar New Year? Here's All You Need to Know

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Lunar New Year has long been synonymous with China since the former is indeed a significant celebration for the community in the entire country. Nevertheless, the cultural celebration is, in fact, observed in other parts of the world, and Thailand is no exception.

Though it's not an official public holiday across Thailand, the festivities are widely celebrated, particularly in regions with a significant Chinese-Thai population. Let’s dive into the traditions and some must-visit spots in Thailand for soaking up the Chinese New Year (CNY) spirit.

Chinese New Year's Traditions and Celebrations in Thailand

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