Thailand plans to hold talks with Myanmar to prevent cross-border flooding
By VNA
September 17, 2024 | 12:08
Thailand plans to hold discussions between its water resources management agencies and relevant agencies of Myanmar to tackle the common problem of flooding, as part of efforts to prevent a repeat of the devastating flooding that struck the two countries last week, an official has said.
Indonesia’s digital economy sector generates 1.75 billion USD in tax revenue
By VNA
September 17, 2024 | 12:02
The tax revenue from the digital economy sector in Indonesia reached 27.85 trillion IDR (1.75 billion USD) from 2022 to the end of August 2024, according to the Taxation Directorate General under the country’s Finance Ministry.
India helps ASEAN countries address typhoon consequences
By VNA
September 16, 2024 | 11:59
India on September 15 launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam that have been hit by typhoon Yagi and severe subsequent flooding.
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.
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