
Indonesia's Mt. Lewotobi erupts
The eruption sent a column of ash up to 3,500m into the sky, with thick grey-to-black clouds drifting westward and northwestward from the crater.
Plane crash in Thailand kills at least five
The aircraft, carrying five people, crashed into the sea off the Gulf of Thailand near Baby Grande Hua Hin Hotel
PM attends virtual summit on climate action
To effectively deal with these challenges, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need for a new global-scale, comprehensive and inclusive mindset and approach;
ASEAN, US hold 37th annual dialogue in Cambodia
The co-chairs highlighted the strong and durable partnership with ASEAN over the past 48 years. They discussed pressing geopolitical issues, including the importance of facilitating a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Thailand postpones import tariffs negotiations with US
Thailand is among the Southeast Asian countries facing the highest import levy rates after its trade surplus with the US more than doubled to about 46 billion USD last year.
Thailand, RoK hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations
The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two sides plan
Thailand digital arrival cards required from May 1
Thai authorities have reminded all foreign tourists planning trips to the country that they will need to fill out a Thailand Digital Arrival Card
Malaysia affirms readiness for developing Pan-Asian Railway Network
The Malaysian Government places strong emphasis on the development of global rail connectivity, as it presents significant opportunities for the country and enhances regional cooperation.
Indonesia to import 19 billion USD worth of US goods to balance trade
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto on April 18 said Indonesia has proposed increasing its imports from the US by as much as 19 billion USD, to eliminate its trade surplus with Washington.
Tapping into migrant workforce for development
Ahead of the annual Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, D.C., the IMF has released its World Economic Outlook report, revealing that the number of migrants and refugees globally has nearly doubled over the past 30 years, causing social instability in many countries. However, the IMF suggests that effective refugee management can bring significant economic benefits to host countries.
Indonesia, Russia strengthen cooperation in digital technology
Indonesia and Russia have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in communication and digital technology,
Vietnam-China trade poised for new heights
Market watchers and exporters anticipate that the Vietnam-China economic and trade ties will rise to a new level,
Vietnam-China trade poised for new heights
Bilateral business relations have witnessed remarkable progress, especially in recent years, with Vietnam introducing key national strategies such as the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, vision towards 2050; the National Strategy on R&D and Application of Artificial Intelligence; and the National Strategy for 4th Industrial Revolution.
International treaty on pandemic preparedness and response
After more than three years of arduous negotiations, members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached an agreement in principle on an international treaty on pandemic preparedness and response in the future.
ASEAN, China strengthen media cooperation
Media and think tank representatives from the ten ASEAN member states and China engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) at the ASEAN-China Media and Think Tank Forum in Malaysia on April 11