
Thailand’s central bank likely to keep interest rate unchanged
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged at a record low after easing monetary policy three times this year to help mitigate the economic damage
36th ASEAN Summit to be held online
The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held online on June 26, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry said on June 21.
Cambodia: Falling water levels affecting fish population
The Fisheries Administration of Cambodia has voiced concern over declining fish population caused by the decrease in water levels at lakes and rivers in the country, according to local media.
Vietnam calls for people-centred solutions to refugee issue
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam Mission to the United Nations (UN), has called on the international community to focus on people-centred solutions
Singapore retains top spot as world's most competitive economy
Singapore has retained its top spot as the world's most competitive economy in the latest edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
Singapore’s unemployment rate hits decade high
The latest labour market report released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reveals that the country’s unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2020 hit 2.4 percent, the highest in a decade.
Southeast Asian countries still record hundreds of new COVID-19 cases
Several countries in the Southeast Asian region still recorded hundreds of new COVID-19 infections on June 14.
ASEAN, India hold 20th meeting of joint cooperation committee
ASEAN and India have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen and deepen their cooperation
Thailand: Night curfew to be lifted from June 15
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved ending the night curfew from June 15, according to local media.
UK eyes CPTPP membership, ASEAN dialogue partner
The UK hopes to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), UK Secretary of State for International Trade Elizabeth Truss has affirmed.
Indonesia to undergo lockdown again if surge in new COVID-19 cases reported
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on June 10 that the country will reinstate tighter measures or undergo lockdown again if it reports an increase in new COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 situation in Southeast Asia over last 24 hours
Indonesia on June 9 reported the highest single-day increase in the COVID-19 count with 1,043 new cases, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.
Vietnam’s ratification of EVFTA makes international headlines
Major newspapers of German and Austria ran articles on June 8 highlighting the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)
Australian firms in ASEAN consider Vietnam favourable destination
The rise of Vietnam has been highlighted in a recent survey of the Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham), as Vietnam is now considered the most favourable place
Cambodia to export 500,000 tonnes of mangoes to China annually
Cambodia will soon export mango to China to expand its agricultural product exports to foreign markets.