China-ASEAN medical procurement platform launched

China-ASEAN medical procurement platform launched

The China-ASEAN Medical Regional Procurement Platform has been recently launched at a ceremony in Fangchenggang city, China’s Guangxi.
Bangkok faces hazardous air pollution levels

Bangkok faces hazardous air pollution levels

Bangkok experienced the highest air pollution levels in Thailand on January 7, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations reaching hazardous levels across all 50 districts of the capital, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA).
Former Malaysian PM wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Former Malaysian PM wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Malaysia’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak on January 6 won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest.
RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Minister of of Trade, Industry and Energy Cheong In-kyo on December 26 said that the RoK-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA), set to take effect next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.
Thailand's car production continues to decline sharply

Thailand's car production continues to decline sharply

Thai auto manufacturers produced 117,251 vehicles in November, down 28.23% from a year earlier, with domestic sales down 40% to 37,229 units and exports down 20.6% to 80,022 units.
Int’l community hails adoption of UN Convention against Cybercrime

Int’l community hails adoption of UN Convention against Cybercrime

The international community on December 24 welcomed the unanimous adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Thailand develops herbal patch innovation for psoriasis treatment

Thailand develops herbal patch innovation for psoriasis treatment

Psoriasis has become a significant health concern in Thailand, with more than 20,000 outpatient cases recorded in 2024. It is now the third most common dermatological condition in the country.
Indonesia secures 7,4 bln USD new investments from China

Indonesia secures 7,4 bln USD new investments from China

Indonesia has received new investment commitments worth 7.4 billion USD from China, according to Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and head of the Investment Coordination Agency (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani.
Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan

Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan

The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of Agriculture said on December 19.
Malaysia approves national ESG strategic plan

Malaysia approves national ESG strategic plan

Malaysia’s National Sustainable Development Goal Council on December 18 approved the National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan.
E-visas available at all Thai embassies, consulates from January 1, 2025

E-visas available at all Thai embassies, consulates from January 1, 2025

Intending visitors to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from January 1, 2025.
More than $2 billion boost to growth as UK joins CPTPP

More than $2 billion boost to growth as UK joins CPTPP

The United Kingdom joined the CPTPP on December 15, providing a potential boost to its economy of more than $2.5 billion a year.
Malaysia launches national AI office for policy, regulation

Malaysia launches national AI office for policy, regulation

Malaysia launched on December 12 a national artificial intelligence (AI) office aimed at shaping policies and addressing regulatory issues, as it looks to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development.
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