
Malaysian currency jumps to 34-month high against USD
The Malaysian ringgit (MYR) jumped against the USD at the close on September 24, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.
The Quad increases strategic alignment
The US, Australia, India and Japan have just held the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, the US.
Thailand seeks solutions to budget deficit
The Thai government is urgently seeking additional revenue sources in the context that the Southeast Asian country
Vietnam-Cuba relations considered model of international solidarity: Mexican media
Spanning over the past half-century and transcending the typical framework of bilateral relations, the bond between Vietnam and Cuba
China emerges as ASEAN’s top trading partner
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, as strategic partners, maintain a long-standing economic relationship marked by strong integration in trade and investment,
India stays firm on the path of development
The 100-day report of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in its third consecutive term has highlighted important achievements in foreign policy and India’s international commitments.
Malaysia launches national guidlines on AI governance, ethnics
Malaysia on September 20 launched its National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) to establish a robust framework for users, policymakers, and AI technology providers
More than 30 dead or missing in cyclones, monsoon in Philippines
At least 20 people have died, and 14 others are missing due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon, and two tropical cyclones of Ferdie and Gener,
ASEAN, Mekong River Commission discuss water security
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) kicked off the second round of talks on water security in Vientiane, Laos, on September 18
Thailand: Damage from flooding to economy can reach 811 million USD
The flooding in northern Thailand has been the most severe in the past 80 years and impacted the economy by as much as 27 billion THB (about 811 million USD), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported.
Indonesia, Philippines conduct joint patrol at sea
The Indonesian and Philippine navies have recently conducted a joint patrol along their maritime border as part of the third phase of the Philippine-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (Corpat Philindo)
Typhoon Yagi claims 74 lives in Myanmar, causes flooding in Thailand, Laos
The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on September 15 that as of September 13 evening, flooding and landslides triggered Typhoon Yagi in the country had left 74 and 89 others missing.
Vietnam, China cooperate in natural disaster response
Vietnam and China have cooperated in natural disaster prevention, control, and mitigation as Typhoon Yagi scythed through a number of their cities and provinces, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on September 13.
Cambodia focuses on promoting cashew exports
By exporting more than 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew in the first seven months of this year, Cambodia has become the world second largest exporter of the nut.
Philippines reports more Mpox cases
The Philippines’ Department of Health on September 9 reported four new cases of monkeypox, raising the total number of infections in the country to 23 since July 2022.