
Malaysia's digital economy projected to reach 31 billion USD in 2024
Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach 31 billion USD in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, up 16% compared to last year,
Opportunity to enhance the position of the Global South
South Africa will officially assume the presidency of the Group of 20 leading emerging and developed economies (G20) from December 1. As the first African nation to take over the “hot seat” of the G20
Thailand to build new bridge to Cambodia
The Thai government is constructing a new bridge to link Chanthaburi province in eastern Thailand with Pailin province in Cambodia, with an estimated cost of 15 million THB (over 430,000 USD).
Bulgaria charts new course with Vietnam on President’s upcoming visit: Diplomat
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s official visit to Vietnam ahead of the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations next year demonstrates the Balkan country’s commitment
Seminar seeks ways to boost ASEAN - Latin America connectivity
Strengthening logistics infrastructure and digital technology connectivity, and promoting e-commerce development is the key to enhancing the effectiveness
Indonesia seeks India's help in health education
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sought Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support in enhancing Indonesia’s healthcare system by training more doctors.
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.