
Cyanide found in food of 6 dead Vietnamese, American citizens in Thailand
Thai authorities have found cyanide not only in tea, but also in food in a hotel room in Bangkok, where six people, four Vietnamese and two Americans of Vietnamese, were found dead, reported local media.
Five people survive after helicopter crashes in Indonesia
Three Indonesians and two Australian nationals survived after a tourist helicopter crashed on Indonesian island of Bali on July 19.
Singapore approves RSV vaccine for people aged from 60
From July 18, Singaporeans aged 60 and above can get vaccinated against a contagious virus that causes respiratory tract infections and could lead to complications in older folk.
Green investment strategy expected to boost Malaysian economy
The Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) supports the implementation of the Green Investment Strategy to attract green investment to the country
Bad debts in housing hinder Thailand's economic growth
Thailand’s economic cabinet has directed the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to expedite addressing household debt,
Conflict with Hamas takes toll on Israel's economy
The months-long conflict with the Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken a toll on Israel’s economy.
Efforts made to promote digital payment integration in ASEAN
Efforts made to promote digital payment integration in ASEAN
KPL praises President To Lam's visit as boost to bilateral ties
The Lao News Agency (KPL) on July 13 published an article highlighting the state visit to Laos by President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation as a significant step
Thailand’s consumer confidence slips in June
Thai consumer confidence dropped for a fourth straight month in June, falling to its lowest level since October last year on concerns over a global slowdown
Indonesia considers easing bauxite export ban
Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is considering a plan to resume bauxite ore export, following a call by the House of Representatives to lift the ban
Honda Motor to reduce car production in Thailand
Honda Motor announced on July 9 that it will cease vehicle production at its Ayutthaya factory in Thailand by 2025 to focus on consolidating operations at the Prachin Buri plant, also in the Southeast Asian country.
The comeback of the left-wing forces in France
The second round of the early parliamentary elections in France witnessed a surprising reversal, as the leading political bloc was not the National Rally (RN) and its allies, but the left-wing coalition New Popular Front (NFP).
Thailand to start FTA talks with RoK
Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Korea (RoK) from July 9 -17 in Bangkok, according to the Thai Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Singapore police arrest 309 for scams
Singaporean police arrested 309 suspects for scam offenses from June 21 to July 4, the national police reported on July 6.
Thailand to close duty-free shops at international airports
Duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports in Thailand will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, the Thai cabinet has said.