No more business as usual within ASEAN
By Nguyen Dat
September 12, 2023 | 11:49
ASEAN member states have committed to creating a more competitive investment environment, as Vietnam tries to lure more funding from the bloc and its partner countries.
Thailand intensifies efforts to mitigate El Nino effects
By VNA
September 08, 2023 | 16:06
Thailand’s government is stepping up efforts to address concerns about decreased rainfall and drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon that is affecting the country's agricultural sector.
43rd ASEAN Summit concludes in Indonesia
By VNA
September 08, 2023 | 15:08
The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 7 afternoon.
Thailand seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism
By VNA
September 08, 2023 | 15:03
Thailand’s Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on September 7 that his ministry plans to acquire some flight slots from the air force to serve growing demand from airlines to boost tourism.
Three ASEAN countries agree on formation of Borneo economic community
By VNA
September 07, 2023 | 17:01
Three ASEAN member countries in Kalimantan Island, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, have agreed to form the Borneo Economic Community (BEC) in order to stimulate green economic development in the island and the Southeast Asian region.
Cambodian central bank to auction 50 million USD to stabilise riel
By VNA
September 07, 2023 | 16:56
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced on September 6 that it has successfully auctioned 10 million USD in an effort to stabilise the Cambodian riel against the US dollar.
Malaysia strives to meet domestic rice demand
By VNA
September 07, 2023 | 16:50
Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is confident that white rice production in the country will recover within a month through the Special Local White Rice Programme.
Thailand to liberalise oil imports
By VNA
September 06, 2023 | 16:06
The Thai Ministry of Energy will liberalise oil imports by allowing private companies to import finished oil products, to provide more options to consumers in the wake of high energy prices, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga was cited by local media as saying.
Laos - Vietnam railway set to operate in 2028
By VNA
September 06, 2023 | 15:56
The Laos - Vietnam railway is expected to be completed and put into service in 2028, according to Lao media.
ASEAN needs 29.4 trillion USD for energy transition
By VNA
September 06, 2023 | 15:13
ASEAN member countries need 29.4 trillion USD for energy transition process, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said.
Qantas CEO steps down early as airline falls out of favour
By AFP
September 05, 2023 | 10:40
Qantas' veteran chief executive Alan Joyce announced his early retirement Tuesday, as Australia's once-loved national carrier faced searing criticism over price gouging and poor service.
India’s ASEAN deal upgrade offers new opportunities
By Thanh Thu
September 04, 2023 | 15:02
An upgrade for a free trade deal between ASEAN and India is set to increase both countries’ trade turnover, as well as Indian investment into the Southeast Asian market.
Singapore to have new President
By VNA
September 03, 2023 | 15:43
Tharman Shanmugaratnam will become the ninth President of Singapore after winning 70.4 per cent of votes in the September 1 election.
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