Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
By VNA
April 15, 2024 | 09:12
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued hot weather warnings for 14 areas across the country, particularly in the states of Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Sarawak and Sabah.
China, Thailand forge alliance for moon exploration
By VNA
April 15, 2024 | 08:00
China and Thailand have inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful exploration and use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar research stations.
Two Philippine navy pilots dead after helicopter crash
By AFP
April 11, 2024 | 16:58
Two Philippine Navy pilots died on April 11 after a helicopter crash near a public market south of the capital Manila, the Philippine Navy announced on the same day.
Singapore: E-commerce scams double in 2023
By VNA
April 11, 2024 | 16:55
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
By VNA
April 10, 2024 | 16:21
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
By VNA
April 09, 2024 | 16:18
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
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.
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