
Cambodia rescues 19 Thai people from scam gang
Cambodian authorities rescued 19 citizens of Thailand from a call scam gang in Oddar Meanchey on March 16, according to the Suranaree Task Force of Thailand.
Indonesia encourages use of EV
Indonesia continues to push the use of electric vehicles (EVs) with the dream of bluer skies and cleaner air with lower pollution in the country.
Pressure from food security crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that the Middle East enters the holy month of Ramadan while facing a terrible food crisis. With about 40 million people in the Middle East
Extreme weather looms over Indonesia
Floods affected more than 16,700 people in at least 11 areas in Indonesia’s Central Java and East Java last week, of them 280 forced to flee to safer places, the country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported.
Vietnamese economy making dynamic shift with robust growth: Hong Kong news site
The economy of Vietnam is going through a dynamic shift, marked by robust growth and the development of several key trends supporting a stronger looking future
Philippines aims to train 128,000 semiconductor talents by 2028
The Philippines set to train 128,000 semiconductor professionals, including engineers and technicians, by 2028, according to President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
Vietnam rises to become regional trade, innovation hub: New Zealand expert
Vietnam has risen to become a regional trade and innovation hub, and there is a lot New Zealand can learn from Vietnam’s experience and expertise, CEO of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Suzannah Jessep.
Thailand, IOM collaborate on int’l worker migration policies
Thai Minister of Labour Pipat Ratchakitprakarn has extended a warm welcome to Geraldine Ansart, Chief of Mission in Thailand at the International Organization for Migration (IOM),
6.1-magnitude earthquake jolts waters off southern Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit offshore of southern Davao Oriental province of the Philippines on March 8, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Canada eyes stronger economic ties with ASEAN
Canada has so demonstrated a greater determination than ever in advancing economic, trade and investment ties with the ASEAN region
Vietnam seeking to diversify sports tourism experiences
Vietnam boasts a lot of advantages to develop sports tourism and is taking measures to promote this type of tourism - one of the fastest growing segments in the industry
Australia forms 1.3-billion-USD finance package to boost trade, investment with ASEAN
Australia on March 5 announced its plan to increase investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASSEAN) by setting up a 1.3-billion-USD finance package to boost trade and investment in the region.
New driving force for Japanese economy
Japan’s House of Representatives has just approved a draft budget of 112.57 trillion yen (750 billion USD) for the next fiscal year, starting in April 2024, to stabilise social security and promote economic growth.
Australia, Southeast Asia strengthen climate change, energy cooperation
The Australian Government has announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with Southeast Asia through a new 10 million AUD
Australia expands maritime cooperation with ASEAN
The Australian Government will invest 64 million AUD (41.8 million USD) over the next four years, including 40 million USD in new funding