Philippines warns of scorching heat
By VNA
April 09, 2024 | 16:13
The national weather bureau of the Philippines on April 8 warned of a scorching heat index of up to 51 degrees Celsius in at least nine areas across the country.
Thailand cracks down on e-cigarettes at schools
By VNA
April 08, 2024 | 17:10
Thailand’s Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) will impose strict measures, such as searches of personal belongings, to crack down on vapes in schools following a "surge" in the number of students using them.
Many Buddha figurines unearthed in Laos’ Xieng Khuang province
By VNA
April 08, 2024 | 17:07
A total of 51 Buddha figurines have been recently discovered in the Lao northern province of Xieng Khuang, reported the Vientiane Times.
Marina Bay Sands announces expansion
By Trung Duong
April 08, 2024 | 16:28
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is poised to expand after pandemic-related delays.
Laos, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment
By VNA
April 04, 2024 | 15:38
Laos and Thailand launched cross-border QR payment linkage on April 3, aiming to promote innovation and access to financial services for the benefit of their people.
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.
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