
Thailand, Turkey agree to resume FTA negotiations
Thai Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin and his Turkish counterpart Mustafa Tuzcu have agreed to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Thailand eyes sending more workers to Singapore
Thailand's Labour Ministry aims to export more Thai workers to Singapore, especially in the shipyard sector.
Thailand seeks to promote digital training
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand (DEPA) is set to promote tax incentive measures to encourage individuals to upskill themselves in the field of digital knowledge.
The primary driver of global economic growth
The Asia-Pacific region has recently overcome numerous challenges, demonstrating its dynamism and adaptability in the face of global difficulties and fluctuations.
Vietnamese exports to US grow as supply chains shift
Vietnam recorded a 24% year-on-year increase in exports to the US in the second quarter, ranking second in the ASEAN region after the Philippines,
Islamic economy makes up 48% of Indonesia’s GDP
The contribution of Islamic business activities to Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 48%, local authorities reported at the 11th Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF).
Innovation network hailed for contributions to Vietnam - Australia ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam received President of the Vietnam Australia Innovation Network (NIC AU) Dr Tran Phi Vu at the embassy’s headquarters in Canberra on October 31.
Thailand aims to become emerging leader in AI
Thailand is positioning itself as an emerging leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and development, thanks to policies that support an approach
Cambodia celebrates 20th anniversary of King Sihamoni’s coronation
The 20th anniversary of King Norodom Sihamoni’s coronation was celebrated with a grand ceremony in Phnom Penh on October 30, with over 10,000 people taking part.
Strong commitment to development goals
Countless challenges, such as conflicts, economic recession, hunger, and climate change, are weighing on people's lives in many countries.
Malaysia promotes green energy transition
The Malaysian Government has increased the National Energy Transition Facility Fund allocation to over 300 million RM (60.80 million USD) in the 2025 budget from only 100 million RM this year.
Philippines warns of new storm after deadly Trami
The Philippines raised a fresh weather alert on October 28 relating to a new storm named Kong-rey, just few days after more than 100 people were killed
Philippine rescuers rush to save Typhoon Trami victims
Rescue teams in northern Philippines are racing to reach those stranded by floods following Typhoon Trami, which displaced nearly 500,000 people,
Singapore fully implements passport-less clearance at Changi Airport
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore announced on October 24 that since September 30, it has fully implemented passport-less clearance across all four terminals at Changi Airport.
Typhoon Trami makes landfall in Philippines’ Luzon island
Tropical Storm Trami made landfall in the Philippines' main island of Luzon early morning of October 23, forcing schools and government offices to shut down for a second straight day.