Thailand, China sign mutual visa waiver agreement
By VNA
January 29, 2024 | 14:25
Thailand and China on January 28 signed an agreement to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals within the framework of China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Bangkok.
Cambodia records first case of bird flu in humans in 2024
By VNA
January 29, 2024 | 14:21
A three-year-old boy in Cambodia's southeast Prey Veng province has been confirmed for H5N1 human avian influenza, the first case in the Southeast Asian nation this year, the Cambodian Ministry of Health reported on January 26.
EU to ramp up efforts to shield sensitive assets from China
By AFP
January 24, 2024 | 14:37
The European Union will unveil a raft of measures Wednesday to better coordinate action on protecting sensitive technology and stopping critical infrastructure from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.
Singapore deploys AI robots for retail
By VNA
January 24, 2024 | 14:24
Hive 2.0, a high-tech retail innovation hub has been launched at Esplanade Xchange underground mall in Singapore.
Wife of Malaysia former finance minister charged in assets case
By AFP
January 23, 2024 | 16:10
The wife of a former Malaysian finance minister who has close ties to a political rival of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was charged Tuesday with failing to disclose her assets to anti-graft investigators.
Thailand backtracks on scope of discovered lithium deposits
By AFP
January 22, 2024 | 16:47
Thailand has backtracked on an announcement that it found millions of tonnes of lithium deposits last week, with the government downgrading the scope of its discovery.
Indonesia needs to import 500,000 tonnes of rice in Q1
By VNA
January 22, 2024 | 10:33
Indonesia's state purchasing agency Bulog has issued an international tender to buy 500,000 tonnes of rice sought for arrival in February and March, with the offer deadline set at January 29.
Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium
By AFP
January 19, 2024 | 17:05
Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a government spokesman said Friday, a boost for the kingdom's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle production.
Zika virus cases rise in Northeast Thailand
By VNA
January 19, 2024 | 12:13
Public health authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand are on alert for a potential Zika virus outbreak after 19 cases were reported in the lower Northeast region.
Tobacco use shrinking worldwide: WHO
By AFP
January 16, 2024 | 17:02
The number of adult tobacco users has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday but it warned Big Tobacco was working hard to reverse that trend.
Vietnam, Indonesia eye cooperation in EV development, food security, manpower
By VNA
January 15, 2024 | 15:21
Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has invited Vietnam to cooperate in the development of several sectors, including the electric vehicle (EV) industry, green industry, food security, research and development, and human resources.
PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok
By VNA
January 15, 2024 | 15:01
Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has warned the rising concentration of PM2.5 pollutants is caused by poor air circulation in many areas of the capital while advising Bangkok residents to work from home to avoid the worst of the air pollution.
Thailand seeks measures to cope with escalating situation in Red Sea
By VNA
January 15, 2024 | 14:39
Thai exporters have been urged to promptly refine their export strategies given the escalating situation in the Red Sea that is affecting shipping costs and available vessel space while extending shipping duration.
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