Thai Navy strives to prevent oil spill in Gulf of Thailand
By VNA
March 17, 2023 | 10:11
The Thai government has ordered the Royal Thai Navy to join efforts to rescue an oil tanker operated by a unit of Chevron Corp that was damaged earlier this week during a routine maintenance in the Gulf of Thailand.
Vietnam pledges to closely cooperate with ASEAN, UN in supporting Myanmar
By VNA
March 17, 2023 | 09:56
As a member of ASEAN and the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2023-2025, Vietnam will continue its close coordination with the 10-member grouping and the international community to help Myanmar overcome difficulties, promote dialogues, enhance understanding and narrow differences, the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has said.
Indonesia focuses on building electric vehicle ecosystem
By VNA
March 16, 2023 | 14:43
Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is striving to accelerate the growth of the battery-based electric motorised vehicle (KBLBB) ecosystem to reduce fuel consumption, according to the ministry's Secretary General Dody Widodo.
Vietnam highlights digital technology application for gender equality at UN session
By VNA
March 15, 2023 | 16:19
The application of digital science and technology towards the goal of gender equality requires political will and real actions of governments and the willingness to transform of relevant sectors in society, affirmed a Vietnamese official.
Thailand to launch AI to scrutinise taxes
By VNA
March 15, 2023 | 16:13
Thai Director General of the Revenue Department Lavaron Sangsnit hass aid the department is using artificial intelligence (AI) to examine tax payments, enabling deeper scrutiny and preventing tax evasion.
Thailand eyes food trucks as new tourism trend
By VNA
March 13, 2023 | 09:54
Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) is eyeing a new tourism trend - food trucks - in an effort to attract more visitors to the country.
Indonesia offers incentives for investors in new capital
By VNA
March 10, 2023 | 15:39
Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has approved a new regulation that offers incentives to businesses investing in its new capital Nusantara, including tax holidays of up to 30 years and 95-year land use permits.
At least 10 killed in landslide in western Indonesia
By VNA
March 07, 2023 | 10:57
At least 10 people have been killed and several others went missing in a landslide that occurred in Indonesia’s western province of Riau Islands on March 6, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
Vietnam supports ASEAN’s cooperation priorities for 2023: ambassador
By VNA
March 07, 2023 | 10:49
Ambassador Vu Ho has affirmed Vietnam’s support for and readiness to realise the cooperation priorities for 2023 set by Chair Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thailand’s employment backs to pre-COVID level: NESDC
By VNA
March 03, 2023 | 16:55
The employment rate and working hours in the 4th quarter of 2022 in Thailand were similar to those before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released on March 3 by the country's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Philippines races to prevent oil spill from sunken tanker
By VNA
March 03, 2023 | 10:55
Authorities in the Philippines are exerting efforts to find and secure a sunken tanker loaded with 800,000 litres of industrial fuel oil that has started to leak into waters.
Thailand strengthens crackdown on foreign criminals at tourism areas
By VNA
March 02, 2023 | 16:59
Localities with popular tourist attractions in Thailand have taken measures to crack down on criminals to better ensure the safety of visitors and residents.
Singapore announces new 5G projects in EV manufacturing, river cleaning
By VNA
March 01, 2023 | 16:08
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary on February 28 told the country’s parliament that new applications of 5G technology will be used this year in its three projects on electric vehicle manufacturing, river cleaning and security surveillance.
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