
Thai new PM pledges to focus on stimulating the economy
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on September 7 that her new government will seek to stimulate the economy "right away"
New York Fashion Week opens with call to vote from Jill Biden
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden called for the protection of "freedoms" Friday during a "get out the vote" demonstration that opened New York Fashion Week
Super typhoon Yagi kills two, injures 92 in China: state media
Super typhoon Yagi killed at least two people and injured 92 others after slamming into southern China's Hainan island, state media reported Saturday.
Thailand’s cross-border trade posts positive growth in July
Thailand's border and cross-border trade continued its upward trajectory in July, reaching 158.1 billion THB (4.69 billion USD)
ASEAN can hold key role in global carbon market
Indonesian Trade and Industry Chamber (Kadin) head Arsjan Rasjid on September 5 underscored at the 2024 International Sustainable Development Forum (ISF)
Vietnam, Guinea-Bissau eye stronger traditional friendship
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from September 5 to 8, made at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse,
ASEAN to enhance military intelligence cooperation for regional peace, security
The 21st ASEAN Military Intelligence Meeting (AMIM-21) took place in Vientiane, Laos, on September 3 with the attendance of representatives from 10 ASEAN countries as well as Timor-Lester as an observer.
The "Magnet" of BRICS
Recently, more countries, including Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Thailand, have applied to join the BRICS bloc, which represents the leading emerging economies worldwide.
Heavy rains, storms affect over 36,200 across Laos
A tropical depression and Prapiroon storm brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Laos from July 18 to August 21, affecting more than 36,200 people across the country.
Flooding continues in four Thai provinces
Flooding continued to afflict four northern provinces of Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, and Nong Khai of Thailand on September 1
Indonesia cracks down on fake job vacancies
The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower has taken measures to combat fake information on available job vacancies, including devising a plan to establish the Task Force on the Eradication of Fake Job Advertisement
Malaysia’s economic growth to exceed 5% this year
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has revised the 2024 economic growth projection given the stronger-than-expected momentum in the second quarter (Q2).
Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation
The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10% to 10.5% per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.
Indonesia intensifies worker social protection
Indonesia Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor has expressed the Indonesian government's commitment to continue developing social protection programmes for workers,
Torrential rains wreak havoc in Laos
Prolonged downpours and floods have caused severe damage to Laos, particularly the northern localities of Sayaboury and Bokeo.