Thailand asks Laos to waive visa fee at border checkpoints to boost tourism
By VNA
October 21, 2024 | 17:23
Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong on October 18 discussed with his Lao counterpart Suansavanh Viyaket a proposal to exempt the visa on arrival (VOA) fee of 1,000 THB (over 30 USD) at border checkpoints between the two countries.
Laos pledges to continue efforts to empower girls
By VNA
October 21, 2024 | 17:17
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), Laos's Ministry of Education and Sports and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of adolescent girls.
Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia
By VNA
October 21, 2024 | 17:12
China's leading electric vehicle maker PT BYD Motor plans to invest 11,700 billion IDR (754 million USD) to build a plant with a capacity of 150,000 units of electric vehicles (EVs) per year in Indonesia, a local official said on October 16.
Vietnam Elevator Association introduces Elevator Safety Application to the world
By Thai An
October 18, 2024 | 09:00
The Vietnam Elevator Association introduced the Elevator Safety Application (ESA) at the International Elevator Information Seminar in Hong Kong on October 17.
A taste of the future - the go-to spot at the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024
By Vy Bui
October 15, 2024 | 16:11
Food services brand Unilever Food Solutions is bringing its eight new culinary trends to the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Jakarta to impose household waste levy
By VNA
October 14, 2024 | 16:49
The Jakarta authorities will introduce household waste levy as part of its commitment to improving environmental quality and public health in the city.
China, Laos plan to build connectivity development corridor with Thailand
By VNA
October 14, 2024 | 16:19
China and Laos have signed a joint statement aimed at elevating bilateral cooperation, focusing on the ambitious development of a connectivity development corridor between the two countries and Thailand.
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged
By VNA
October 14, 2024 | 16:00
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on October 14 decided to keep unchanged its monetary policy stance, as its economy improved in the third quarter of this year.
Indonesia aims to become key chain in global EV industry
By VNA
October 14, 2024 | 15:59
Indonesian officials have emphasised the importance of developing downstream industries, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) battery production, to enhance the country's economic value.
RoK, Singapore to deepen AI, defence cooperation
By VNA
October 09, 2024 | 16:18
The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Singapore discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), defence, and supply chain management during talks between Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visiting RoK President Yoon Suk Yeol on October 8.
Thailand steps up crackdown on illegal foreign workers
By VNA
October 09, 2024 | 16:08
Authorities of Thailand are ramping up the crackdown on foreigners illegally working in the country, with a campaign launched by the Ministry of Labour to inspect workplaces employing migrant workers nationwide.
Japan to help ASEAN keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions
By VNA
October 08, 2024 | 15:36
Japan plans to introduce a method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions to Southeast Asian countries, where international emissions measurement systems have not been fully developed, in the framework of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos on October 8-11.
Singapore: About 100 evacuated after condo fire
By VNA
October 08, 2024 | 15:32
A fire in a condominium unit in Buangkok, Singapore, led to the evacuation of about 100 people on October 6 night.
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