Thailand: Bang Rakam water project raises income for farmers
By VNA
May 15, 2023 | 11:36
The Bang Rakam Model project, now in its seventh year, has been deemed successful in providing farmers with adequate amounts of water to grow crops and boost their income.
Malaysia’s labour demand continues to increase in first quarter
By VNA
May 12, 2023 | 15:56
Malaysia posted a 2.7 per cent increase in the total number of jobs in the first quarter of this year to 8.81 million jobs compared to 8.57 million jobs in the same period last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Thai farmers advised to reduce rice crops due to El Nino impacts
By VNA
May 12, 2023 | 15:49
Thai farmers have been asked to grow only one rice crop this coming season as rainfall will be below average because of the El Nino weather pattern, said the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
Singapore expands green finance plan
By VNA
May 11, 2023 | 11:27
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonise the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging innovation and extending grants.
Laos, Cuba enhance agricultural cooperation
By VNA
May 10, 2023 | 17:07
Officials of Laos and Cuba have met in Vientiane to discuss measures to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture and livestock sectors.
Thailand still concerned about COVID-19 outbreak risk
By VNA
May 09, 2023 | 15:15
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Public Health Ministry remain concerned about a relapse of the COVID-19 pandemic, even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared an end to the public health emergency status for the pandemic worldwide on May 5, the country’s government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on May 9.
Indonesia deploys over 12,000 soldiers, police officers for 42nd ASEAN Summit
By VNA
May 08, 2023 | 15:54
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) held a security exercise on May 6 for the 42nd ASEAN Summit which will take place from May 9-11 in the town of Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province.
AECC discusses ASEAN’s role in responding to geopolitical dynamics
By VNA
May 08, 2023 | 15:49
The 22nd meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) discussed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)' role in responding to geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics.
Malaysia faces new wave of COVID-19: experts
By VNA
May 08, 2023 | 15:42
Malaysia is facing a new wave of COVID-19 infections after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the biggest traditional festival of Muslims, warned experts.
Indonesia attracts 22.4 billion USD investment in Q1
By VNA
May 05, 2023 | 15:36
Indonesia has amassed 328.9 trillion IDR (22.4 billion USD) in investment in the first quarter of this year, up 16.5 per cent year-on-year, according to the country's Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
Thailand optimistic about Indian tourists back post COVID-19
By VNA
May 05, 2023 | 11:18
At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Thailand's Pattaya beach town this year, similar to the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Malaysia intensifies gold reserves in last decade
By VNA
May 05, 2023 | 10:00
Malaysia had the fifth-highest increase in gold reserves in the last decade, increasing 6.84 per cent to 38.88 tonness from 36.39 tonnes, according to City Index using data from 2013 to 2022 of the World Gold Council.
China-ASEAN trade to get fresh booster
By Nguyen Dat
May 04, 2023 | 15:00
An upgrade of the ASEAN-China free trade deal and positive impacts from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are set to benefit Vietnam-China trade ties.
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