Thailand’s rice exports near 3 million tonnes over four months
By VNA
May 23, 2023 | 15:10
Thailand exported 2.79 million tonnes of rice for 1.5 billion USD in the first four months of this year, up 23 per cent year-on-year, according to the Thai Government’s spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.
Thailand welcomes nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year
By VNA
May 22, 2023 | 15:30
Thailand has welcomed nearly 10 million foreign tourists so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht (over 11.3 billion USD) in revenue.
WB: Cambodia’s economy on solid recovery path
By VNA
May 22, 2023 | 15:25
Cambodia’s economy is on a recovery path, with growth predicted to accelerate to 5.5 per cent this year, according to a World Bank (WB) report.
OECD: Reforms can boost economic and social progress
By Bich Ngoc
May 19, 2023 | 15:58
The OECD has published a comprehensive study of Vietnam's economic, financial, social and environmental trends for the first-time ever.
Indonesia prioritises modern, sustainable agriculture
By VNA
May 19, 2023 | 09:55
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said conducting census every five years is necessary to improve the effectiveness of sustainable agricultural development instead of the previous ten-year census.
Digital economy likely to contribute 25.5pc to Malaysia’s GDP by 2025: Minister
By VNA
May 19, 2023 | 09:51
Digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, and the country will attract major investments to data centres, innovation, and digital economy in the next few months, said Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil.
ASEAN Village Network to promote regional comprehensive cooperation
By VNA
May 15, 2023 | 11:46
The ASEAN Village Network (AVN) will focus on three cooperation areas in its implementation namely tourist village, digital village and One Village One Product (OVOP), in order to promote the comprehensive connectivity and development in the region.
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.
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