
Indonesia named world's most generous country in 2024
Indonesia has been the world's most generous country for the seventh consecutive year since 2017, reported the local weekly magazine Tempo.
Philippines: Over-4m-high floodwaters make thousands of houses submerged
The Cagayan broke its banks, spilling water over already sodden farmland and communities, affecting tens of thousands of people.
Singapore’s public sector records carbon reduction in 2023
Singapore's public sector emitted 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the fiscal year (FY) 2023, a 0.2% decline from FY2022
Pressure facing the EU on its growth track
At their recent informal meeting in Budapest, leaders of the European Council adopted the Budapest Declaration on the New European Competitiveness Deal.
Efforts boosted to combat transnational organised crime
Transnational organised crime is a serious threat to security and the socio-economic development of regions worldwide. To warn and call for the international community's cooperation against this challenge
Nearly 200 terror suspects arrested in Indonesia in two years
As many as 181 terror suspects have been arrested in Indonesia during preemptive operations over the past two years, the country’s police announced.
Vietravel launches tourism joint venture in India
Vietravel Group officially launched Viet India Travel Pvt. Ltd in India on November 14, aiming to realise the goal of strengthening connections between Vietnam and India
Vietnam willing to enhance int'l cooperation in transnational crime combat
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed that Vietnam and ASEAN
WB approves 750 mln USD loan to boost Philippines' digital transformation
The World Bank (WB) approved a loan of 750 million USD on November 13 to help boost digital transformation in the Philippines.
Promoting unity in the Middle East region
Leaders of Arab and Muslim countries have gathered in the capital of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend an extraordinary summit aimed at finding solutions to prevent military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Thailand approves programmes to help the poor reduce debt
The Thai cabinet has approved a loan programme worth 15 billion THB (431.5 million USD), aimed at supporting street vendors and hawkers to alleviate informal debt.
Thailand strives to meet water demand in Eastern Economic Corridor
Demand for more raw water to serve business growth in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand, particularly data centres and cloud services
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts again
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia on November 8 continued to spewing a 8,000-m high column of hot ash in an eruption that has lasted nearly a week.
Efforts to prevent the migration wave across Channel Tunnel
The steady flow of migrants fleeing armed conflict and poverty, attempting to cross the Channel Tunnel to reach the UK, remains a complex challenge for the country.
Indonesia considers Apple’s 10 million USD investment proposal
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza said at a press conference on the sidelines of an event on November 6