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Thailand busts illegal e-money firms

By VNA March 03, 2025 | 16:47

Thai authorities raided the companies in Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Bangkok after discovering they were operating without licenses. They arrested 11 executives and employees with a combined revenue of approximately 1 billion THB (nearly 30 million USD).

Thailand to repatriate thousands of scam centre workers from Myanmar

By VNA March 03, 2025 | 10:51

Some 5,000 Chinese nationals will be sent home, with an average number of 1,000 a week, starting next week, the Thai Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura told reporters.

PM stresses need for ASEAN to embrace new technologies

By VNA February 26, 2025 | 17:30

PM Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the importance of embracing new technologies, sharing that the development of science and technology is an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority of Vietnam.

The world's future belongs to the youth: PM

By VNA February 26, 2025 | 17:23

Clarifying his viewpoint regarding self-resilience and strategic autonomy, PM Chinh emphasised that every country and organisation must prioritise the issue of strategic autonomy. In foreign relations, this means a balance, fair treatment, and rules-based development.

More than 200 foreigners rescued from Cambodian scam centre

By VNA February 25, 2025 | 16:06

The operation followed an urgent meeting between Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, the Royal Thai Police inspector-general, and Cambodian high-ranking police officers on February 21 to discuss operational plans to eradicate call centre scam gangs.

New Zealand PM’s visit to tighten bonds with Vietnam: Ambassador

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 11:22

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford described a relationship as a piece of cloth and its structure like threads woven together for strength, saying that PM Christopher Luxon’s trip to Vietnam set sights on tightening these threads, particularly in the current unpredictable global context.

Thailand to cooperate with Cambodia, Laos to curb scams

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 10:11

The Thai government is committed to protecting Thais from criminal networks and has already made substantial progress.

Myanmar returns 100 scam centre workers to China

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 10:03

Myanmar has handed over more than 100 Chinese scam centre workers to be repatriated through Thailand, the third batch in a major crackdown on the illegal operations.

Singapore places high-stake bet on semiconductor industry

By VNA February 24, 2025 | 09:57

Singapore is doubling down on the industry that sparked the global trade war, according to Bloomberg.

Efforts to drive AI literacy forward in ASEAN

By Thanh Van February 14, 2025 | 16:36

Efforts are being seen across ASEAN to enhance AI literacy and bridge the AI gap, creating a more inclusive future for all.

Indonesia launches free health screening programme to prevent early deaths

By VNA February 11, 2025 | 12:06

This is biggest-ever initiative undertaken by the health ministry to prevent early deaths.

Malaysian automaker builds new EV production plant

By VNA February 11, 2025 | 11:56

Malaysian automaker Proton has begun construction of its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility in Malaysia.