Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism
October 21, 2024 | 17:23
Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong on October 18 discussed with his Lao counterpart Suansavanh Viyaket a proposal to exempt the visa on arrival (VOA) fee of 1,000 THB (over 30 USD) at border checkpoints between the two countries.
Laos pledges to continue efforts to empower girls
October 21, 2024 | 17:17
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), Laos's Ministry of Education and Sports and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of adolescent girls.
Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia
October 21, 2024 | 17:12
China's leading electric vehicle maker PT BYD Motor plans to invest 11,700 billion IDR (754 million USD) to build a plant with a capacity of 150,000 units of electric vehicles (EVs) per year in Indonesia, a local official said on October 16.
Hanoi’s industrial production shows promising growth
October 14, 2024 | 17:31
The capital city of Hanoi has seen thriving industrial production, especially in the processing and manufacturing sector, with local businesses working to seize opportunities to accelerate growth toward the year end.
Jakarta to impose household waste levy
October 14, 2024 | 16:49
The Jakarta authorities will introduce household waste levy as part of its commitment to improving environmental quality and public health in the city.
China, Laos plan to build connectivity development corridor with Thailand
October 14, 2024 | 16:19
China and Laos have signed a joint statement aimed at elevating bilateral cooperation, focusing on the ambitious development of a connectivity development corridor between the two countries and Thailand.
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged
October 14, 2024 | 16:00
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on October 14 decided to keep unchanged its monetary policy stance, as its economy improved in the third quarter of this year.
Indonesia aims to become key chain in global EV industry
October 14, 2024 | 15:59
Indonesian officials have emphasised the importance of developing downstream industries, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) battery production, to enhance the country's economic value.
PM urges speeding up disbursement of public investment
October 09, 2024 | 17:12
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 8 signed an official dispatch, urging relevant authorities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment in the remaining months of this year.
Bac Ninh leads nation in FDI attraction in nine months
October 09, 2024 | 17:00
Bac Ninh province continued topping the nation for foreign direct investment (FDI) influx with a total of over 4.2 billion USD during January-September on the back of its sound investment climate, modern infrastructure, and abundant labour force.
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