PM Trudeau appreciates contributions by Vietnamese Canadians

PM Trudeau appreciates contributions by Vietnamese Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent greetings to Vietnamese people living in Canada and around the world, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese.
Thailand, Japan join hands against climate change

Thailand, Japan join hands against climate change

According to Thai Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpacha, Thailand and Japan have agreed to establish a marine litter monitoring centre as part of their bilateral climate change cooperation.
Thailand reports first case of XAY.2 variant

Thailand reports first case of XAY.2 variant

Thailand has seen its first confirmed case of the XAY.2 variant of COVID-19 but people close to the patient were not infected, the Thai Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Sciences said on January 6.
Japan invests in Indonesia’s geothermal energy project

Japan invests in Indonesia’s geothermal energy project

Japanese oil and gas driller Inpex has announced that it invested in a geothermal energy project in Indonesia and will study the potential to develop a power plant in the Southeast Asian nation.
Thailand says no Covid test needed for travellers from China

Thailand says no Covid test needed for travellers from China

Thai authorities said Thursday that travellers from China could enter the kingdom without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for the country's tourism sector recovery.
Indonesia lays foundation for nuclear power industry

Indonesia lays foundation for nuclear power industry

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has signed a regulation that details new safety and security requirements for businesses seeking to mine nuclear materials in the country, The Jakarta Post reported.
Indonesia eyes 11 bln USD in capital market in 2023

Indonesia eyes 11 bln USD in capital market in 2023

Indonesia aims to raise 170 trillion rupiah (10.92 billion USD) in the capital market in 2023, including from initial public offerings and debt instruments, well below the amount raised in 2022, the country's financial regulator said on January 2.
Thailand sees bright future for electric vehicle market in 2023

Thailand sees bright future for electric vehicle market in 2023

Thailand's electric vehicle (EV) market will continue to gain momentum in 2023, with sales expected to reach between 25,000 and 35,000 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead

Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead

The death toll from floods in the Philippines last week has risen to 51, the Philippine government said on December 3, adding that over 33,000 people still remained in temporary shelters.
Malaysian Government urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures

Malaysian Government urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures

The Malaysian Government has been urged to tighten COVID-19 control measures to prevent a possible large-scale spread of the disease when the country welcomes tourists from China.
Laos has new Prime Minister

Laos has new Prime Minister

The Lao National Assembly (NA) on December 30 voted to approve the nomination of Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as the new Prime Minister, replacing Phankham Viphavanh.
Mastercard reveals Economic Outlook 2023

Mastercard reveals Economic Outlook 2023

The Mastercard Economics Institute has released its annual forecast for the coming year, which shows how a new multi-speed global economy will impact growth and consumer spending.
Thailand to cut subsidy for domestic tourism

Thailand to cut subsidy for domestic tourism

The subsidy scheme for domestic tourists might be reduced to 500,000 rooms from 1.5 million after the Thai cabinet this week cut the proposed budget of 8.7 billion baht (nearly 250 million USD) by half, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
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