Thailand okeys 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
By VNA
May 17, 2024 | 10:40
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Death toll from floods in Indonesia continues to rise
By VNA
May 14, 2024 | 16:38
The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has risen to 52 and more than 3,000 people were evacuated, local authorities said on May 14.
Laos approves feasibility study of floating solar farm
By VNA
May 14, 2024 | 16:32
The Lao Government has allowed Liankham Trading Sole Co., Ltd. to carry out a feasibility study on the construction of a floating solar energy generation plant with a capacity of up to 1,500-1,600 MW.
S. Korea to set up $7-billion aid package for chip industry
By AFP
May 14, 2024 | 09:26
South Korea will set up an aid package worth more than $7 billion to support its chip industry, the finance ministry said Sunday, as part of its drive to boost its critical semiconductor sector.
Malaysia, RoK renews currency swap deal
By VNA
May 13, 2024 | 17:21
The Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) announced that it has signed an agreement with its counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to extend a bilateral swap arrangement by another three years.
Laos urges consumers to conserve electricity
By VNA
May 13, 2024 | 17:14
The prolonged heat and drought, and low rainfall have caused reservoirs and dams in Laos to run dry, and hydropower plants unable to operate or reduce their generation capacity.
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41
By VNA
May 13, 2024 | 17:09
The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency reported on May 13.
Thailand faces credit card default risks
By VNA
May 10, 2024 | 10:54
The risk of default on credit card loans rose significantly in the first quarter this year in Thailand, driven by the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s mandate for a higher minimum payment rate.
Singapore urges better stem cell bank supervision
By VNA
May 10, 2024 | 10:46
Singapore has asked Cordlife, one of Asia's largest stem cell bank providers, to tighten supervision of its processes after improper handling ruined thousands of samples, an official has said.
Singapore Airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use
By VNA
May 08, 2024 | 10:00
Singapore Airlines has ordered 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from refiner Neste, which is the airlines’s first purchase of low-carbon jet fuel from the Finland-based refinery.
Vietnam’s human rights record hailed at UN review
By VNA
May 08, 2024 | 09:24
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet attended a dialogue on Vietnam's national report under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism in Geneva on May 7.
Indonesia to grow 2 million hectares of sugarcane for bio-ethanol fuel development
By VNA
May 06, 2024 | 16:05
Jakarta – The Indonesian government is implementing preferential policies to develop bio-ethanol fuel in the future, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and protect the environment.
Myanmar temporarily bans youth from working abroad
By VNA
May 06, 2024 | 16:01
The Myanmar government has suspended the issuance of permits to work overseas for citizens eligible for conscription.
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