Singapore: E-commerce scams double in 2023

Singapore: E-commerce scams double in 2023

Singaporean authority registered 9,783 e-commerce scam cases in 2023, more than doubling the 4,762 cases in 2022, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on April 10.
Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia urges Meta, TikTok to curb harmful content

Malaysia on April 9 required tech giants Meta and TikTok to come up with plans to counter harmful content online.
Renewable energy – leading solution to climate change mitigation in ASEAN

Renewable energy – leading solution to climate change mitigation in ASEAN

Investing in renewable energy sources is as a palliative measure for ASEAN to mitigate climate change, according to Vice President of Infrastructure Solutions at Malaysian-based Vertiv Chee Hoe Ling.
Philippines warns of scorching heat

Philippines warns of scorching heat

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

Thailand cracks down on e-cigarettes at schools

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

Many Buddha figurines unearthed in Laos’ Xieng​ Khuang​ province

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

Marina Bay Sands announces expansion

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is poised to expand after pandemic-related delays.
Laos, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment

Laos, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment

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

Singapore forecast to suffer over 1.5 billion USD losses due to heat stress in 2035

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

Thailand works to reduce CO2 emissions

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

Malaysia passes Cyber Security Bill 2024

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

COVID-19 outbreak at Thai prison

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

Indonesia opens first direct shipping route to China

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.
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