Bangkok officials asked to work from home due to pollution
By VNA
February 16, 2024 | 14:46
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials in Thailand have been instructed to work from home during February 15-16 to avoid harmful air pollution caused by dangerously high levels of PM2.5 across the capital.
Thailand launches medical coverage scheme for tourists
By VNA
February 16, 2024 | 14:38
The Thai Government on February 14 approved a scheme to offer visitors up to 500,000 THB (14,000 USD) in medical coverage in case of accidents and pay compensation of up to 1 million THB in case of death.
Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
By VNA
February 16, 2024 | 14:29
The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold mining village in Davao de Oro, the Philippines has climbed to 92 while rescue work is underway for tens of others, the local government reported on February 15.
Vietnam suggests measures to strengthen ASEAN-EU strategic partnership
By VNA
February 05, 2024 | 09:50
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has made a series of recommendations on measures to step up cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) while attending the 24th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Brussels on February 2.
H5N1 bird flu outbreak detected in Laos
By VNA
February 05, 2024 | 09:45
The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s Department of Livestock and Fisheries recently reported an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in a Vientiane market.
Indonesia to soon repatriate illegal immigrants
By VNA
February 05, 2024 | 09:42
The Indonesian government will implement a repatriation programme from March 1 for undocumented workers to return home without being prosecuted, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Thailand strengthens cooperation with Cambodia against trans-border pollution
By VNA
February 02, 2024 | 12:41
The Thai government is accelerating efforts to hold talks with its Cambodian counterpart to address transboundary air pollution, which is posing an increasing threat to the health of people in Thailand, as the dry season, is expected to be dryer and longer this year due to the El Nino phenomenon, gets underway.
Peru becomes ASEAN’s development partner
By VNA
February 02, 2024 | 12:19
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) granted Peru the Development Partner status at the meeting of foreign ministers held in Luang Prabang, Laos, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on January 29.
Indonesia targets 1,000 investors via ‘golden visa’ programme
By VNA
February 02, 2024 | 12:04
The Indonesian government has set a target of attracting at least 1,000 investors through the “golden visa” programme, part of an effort to attract high-quality talent and capital flows into this Southeast Asian country.
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.
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