"OTOD Smart Living" drives rural digital shift in Thailand
By VNA
May 23, 2025 | 15:48
The project focuses specifically on smart city development, leveraging technology to elevate the daily lives of villagers and foster more resilient communities in Thailand.
US set to impose steep tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia
By VNA
May 23, 2025 | 15:40
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) determined on May 20 that domestic solar panel makers were materially harmed or threatened by a flood of cheap imports from four Southeast Asian nations, bringing the US a step closer to imposing stiff duties on those goods.
Singapore to trial AI system for faster heart disease diagnosis in public hospitals
By VNA
May 23, 2025 | 15:37
The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) on May 20 announced that it will pilot an artificial intelligence (AI) system across three public hospitals, aimed at significantly reducing the time required for cardiac scan analysis and enabling faster diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
Vietnam, UN reinforce development partnership amid global shifts
By Anh Duc
May 22, 2025 | 17:01
Vietnam's finance minister and the United Nations' resident coordinator reaffirmed cooperation priorities at a meeting in Hanoi on May 21.
Thailand closely monitoring spread of Omicron XEC variant
By VNA
May 19, 2025 | 16:43
The number of cases continues to rise, with two significant cluster outbreaks identified. The spike follows the Songkran holiday period (week 16), during which case numbers steadily increased.
Indonesia builds AI model for malaria diagnosis
By VNA
May 14, 2025 | 16:31
The National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to support malaria diagnosis, toward warding off the disease by 2030.
Thailand, RoK hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations
By VNA
April 22, 2025 | 11:48
The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two sides plan to focus on making progress in 13 sectors that cover goods, services and investment, as well as sustainable development.
Indonesia discovers new gas fields, eases reliance on imported energy
By VNA
April 22, 2025 | 11:39
Djoko Siswanto, head of SKK Migas, revealed that the two fields are located offshore in the Northwest of Java and are expected to commence operations by the end of this year. With a daily production capacity of 200 tonnes at the Jambi Merang field and 180 tonnes at the ONWJ field, these are set to enhance Indonesia's energy security and reduce its reliance on imported energy sources.
World leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis, dead at 88
By AFP
April 22, 2025 | 11:01
World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion" after the death on Monday of the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension
By AFP
April 21, 2025 | 17:00
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
Lion kills 14-year-old girl in Kenya
By AFP
April 21, 2025 | 15:27
A lion has killed a 14-year-old girl outside the capital Nairobi, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said on Sunday.
ASEAN+3 economies positioned for resilience amid unprecedented trade shocks
By Thanh Van
April 15, 2025 | 16:32
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office released a report on April 15 highlighting the region’s resilience policy capacity to withstand global trade shocks.
Top Chinese leader begins state visit to Vietnam
By VNA
April 14, 2025 | 14:12
This is Xi's fourth state visit to Vietnam as China's top leader, and the second within his current term. It demonstrates the high regard that the Chinese Party and State, as well as the leader personally, place on strengthening the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China.
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