Singapore forecast to suffer over 1.5 billion USD losses due to heat stress in 2035
By VNA
April 04, 2024 | 15:28
Singapore’s economic losses due to heat stress could nearly double to 1.64 billion USD in 2035 from pre-pandemic 2018 due to a decline in labour productivity, a recent study by the National University of Singapore showed.
Thailand works to reduce CO2 emissions
By VNA
April 04, 2024 | 15:22
Thailand is expected to start enforcing a new law outlining measures to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in an effort to help the state and business sectors better deal with climate change, a senior official has said.
Malaysia passes Cyber Security Bill 2024
By VNA
April 04, 2024 | 13:00
The Dewan Negara (upper house) of Malaysia passed the Cyber Security Bill 2024 on April 3 to enhance the nation’s cyber security through compliance with specific measures, standards, and processes in managing cyber security threats.
COVID-19 outbreak at Thai prison
By VNA
April 01, 2024 | 17:24
Thailand’s public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the COVID-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.
Indonesia opens first direct shipping route to China
By VNA
April 01, 2024 | 17:14
The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on March 31 the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries.
Thailand to set up new SEZ for clean energy
By VNA
March 29, 2024 | 09:23
Thailand will establish a special economic zone (SEZ) in Chachoengsao province, east of Bangkok, to support clean energy development, including battery plants, to serve electric vehicle (EV) production, according to Director of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office Chula Sukmanop.
Thailand, RoK agree to launch trade talks
By VNA
March 28, 2024 | 16:25
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) on March 27 announced that it has agreed with Thailand to kick off negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership, as the North Asian country aims to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian region.
Indonesia expands startups’ access to financing
By VNA
March 28, 2024 | 16:21
Indonesia’s Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry has continued to exert efforts to expand access to financing and investment to the country’s startup companies, Minister Teten Masduki said on March 27.
Malaysia aims to develop semiconductor enterprises industry
By VNA
March 28, 2024 | 16:16
Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong said the government is committed to developing the semiconductor industry which is now a strategic income source for the country.
Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases
By VNA
March 26, 2024 | 17:32
Police in Tonpheung district, Laos' northern province of Bokeo have recently apprehended two suspects and seized 166 bags of crystal methamphetamine weighing 166kg, reported Lao media on March 26.
Thailand warns against toy-shaped vape
By VNA
March 26, 2024 | 17:22
Thai Academics are warning about a new type of e-cigarette called "toy pods" which look like replicas of popular cartoon characters to target school and university students.
Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers
By AFP
March 25, 2024 | 08:59
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has unveiled plans to allow foreign nationals to buy real estate and to open up retailing to international companies.
EU chief proposes raising tariffs on Russian grain
By AFP
March 22, 2024 | 10:16
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday Brussels was proposing raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain to protect Europe's farmers and punish Moscow over its war on Ukraine.
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