Typhoon Yagi claims 74 lives in Myanmar, causes flooding in Thailand, Laos
By VNA
September 16, 2024 | 11:46
The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on September 15 that as of September 13 evening, flooding and landslides triggered Typhoon Yagi in the country had left 74 and 89 others missing.
Hong Kong seeks to build on ASEAN relationship
By Celine Luu
September 04, 2024 | 15:28
The upcoming Belt and Road Summit will focus on deepening Hong Kong's ties with ASEAN, its second-largest trading partner.
UK to join CPTPP in December
By Thanh Van
September 04, 2024 | 15:24
The United Kingdom has secured final ratification for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation
By VNA
August 30, 2024 | 09:11
The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10 per cent to 10.5 pc per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.
Stock Exchange of Thailand works to restore investors’ confidence
By VNA
August 30, 2024 | 09:04
Bangkok - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced a strategy to restore investors’ confidence in the country’s stock market with a focus on boosting credibility, increasing market capability and promoting sustainability.
Indonesia closely monitors development of monkeypox
By VNA
August 28, 2024 | 15:34
Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a cabinet meeting on August 27 to discuss the development of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country.
Thailand's tourism seeks ways to minimise flood consequences
By VNA
August 28, 2024 | 14:58
Thailand’s tourism operators have called for a long-term plan to manage floods and storms to prevent possible damage to tourism and the economy, following the floods in northern provinces and a deadly landslide in Phuket.
At least 132 killed in Sudan flooding: health ministry
By AFP
August 27, 2024 | 14:44
At least 132 people have died in war-torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday.
22 killed in flash floods, landslides across Thailand
By VNA
August 27, 2024 | 09:33
Twenty-two people have been killed and 19 others injured in monsoon-induced flash floods and landslides across Thailand while over 30,900 households in 13 provinces have been affected since August 16, Thai authorities have announced.
Death toll in Indonesia’s flash floods rises to 19
By VNA
August 27, 2024 | 09:00
Nineteen people were killed, and seven injured in Indonesia’s North Maluku province one August 26 after flash floods and landslides struck the locality a day earlier, authorities said.
Floods, landslides kill many in Indonesia, Thailand
By VNA
August 26, 2024 | 09:53
At least seven people were killed, two others were injured and some were likely to be missing after flash floods and landslides hit the Indonesian eastern province of Maluku on the morning of August 25, according to the locality’s disaster management and mitigation office.
Thailand postpones BIMSTEC summit
By VNA
August 26, 2024 | 09:47
Thai Foreign Minister on August 23 announced that Thailand has postponed its hosting of the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( BIMSTEC) until a new government is formed in the country.
Singaporean scam victims lost 294.79 million USD in H1
By VNA
August 26, 2024 | 09:43
The scam situation in Singapore has worsened, with the number of cases rising 16.3 per cent to 26,587, and victims losing a record high of over 385.6 million SGD (294.79 million USD) in the first six months of this year.
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