thailand postpones bimstec summit

Thailand postpones BIMSTEC summit

Thai Foreign Minister on August 23 announced that Thailand has postponed its hosting of the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( BIMSTEC) until a new government is formed in the country.
lam dong asked to focus on three breakthrough measures for rapid sustainable growth

Lam Dong asked to focus on three breakthrough measures for rapid, sustainable growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Central Highlands of Lam Dong to focus on implementing three breakthrough measures to boost its rapid and sustainable growth, including developing science and technology, innovation and startups, promoting the application of achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, especially in the service and agriculture.
quang binh among worlds 13 most beautiful destinations

Quang Binh among world's 13 most beautiful destinations

With its pristine and majestic natural landscapes, along with stunning cave systems, rivers, and streams, the central province of Quang Binh is rated as one of the 13 most beautiful destinations in the world by Travel+Leisure magazine.
thailand launches anti dumping probe on chinese extruded aluminium

Thailand launches anti-dumping probe on Chinese extruded aluminium

Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade has launched an anti-dumping investigation on extruded aluminium from China after Thai manufacturers complained of damage from imports.
thailand detects mpox infection in tourist

Thailand detects mpox infection in tourist

Thailand has detected a mpox case in a tourist who is suspiciously the first case of Clade 1b infection in the Southeast Asian country, local authorities said on August 21.
options widen for aspiring homeowners

Options widen for aspiring homeowners

Recent changes in Vietnam’s real estate laws are set to make land ownership more accessible for overseas Vietnamese and foreigners, further attracting investment into the country.
new land and housing laws expected to better allocate resources for economic growth

New land and housing laws expected to better allocate resources for economic growth

Starting August 1, 2024, three key laws - the 2024 Land Law, the amended Housing Law, and the amended Real Estate Business Law came into effect.
thai king endorses new prime minister

Thai King endorses new Prime Minister

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister of the country on August 18, two days after her election by the House of Representatives.
nam long groups effective international integration strategy bears fruits

Nam Long Group's effective international integration strategy bears fruits

The leadership team at Nam Long has taken a step-by-step 'integration' strategy since the company's inception, taking advantage of all parties' strengths for mutual development.
big pharma push back on first medicare drug price cuts

Big Pharma push back on first Medicare drug price cuts

Major pharmaceutical companies lashed out following a landmark deal unveiled Thursday to cut the costs of 10 key medicines, with some saying the price-setting process was not transparent.
chinas ev inroads ring alarm bells

China’s EV inroads ring alarm bells

A wave of car manufacturing factory closures in Thailand is spreading due to China’s aggressive electric vehicle entry and price cuts, posing questions for other countries in Southeast Asia.
us solar group files complaint against rising solar imports from vietnam and thailand

US solar group files complaint against rising solar imports from Vietnam and Thailand

The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee (AASMTC) has filed a complaint with the US Department of Commerce regarding surges of solar imports from Vietnam and Thailand that are injuring the US solar industry.
south korea and vietnam complete 55 million smart city cooperation centre in hanoi

South Korea and Vietnam complete $5.5 million Smart City Cooperation Centre in Hanoi

The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) held a ceremony on August 13 at the Korea-Vietnam Smart City Construction Technology Cooperation Centre in Hanoi, marking the start of full-scale cooperation.
japfa starts construction of chicken farm in dak lak

Japfa starts construction of chicken farm in Dak Lak

Japfa Comfeed Vietnam has commenced construction of a farm in Dak Lak province that will produce quality livestock and supply refined agricultural products to Vietnam's central region.
navigating asia pacifics renewable energy landscape

Navigating Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy landscape

Despite starting from a low base, renewable energy is experiencing robust growth in Asia-Pacific, with installed generation capacity increasing at an average compound annual growth rate of 9 per cent. By 2030, renewable energy is expected to account for 30-50 per cent of the power generation mix across most Asia-Pacific markets.