
Thailand approves Eastern Economic Corridor development plan
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on November 24 approved the EEC development plan for the 2023-2027 period
Floods raging in Philippines, Malaysia
The Philippine authorities on November 22 reported at least one fatality and dozens of others forced to evacuate
ASEAN foreign ministers stress regional architecture anchored in international law
Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries on November 21 issued a joint statement welcoming the recent summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Bahasa Indonesia recognised as official language of UNESCO
Bahasa Indonesia was designated as an official language of the UNESCO General Conference during the plenary session of the 42nd session of the General Conference in Paris on November 20.
Thailand incentivises smart city development
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) on November 20 incentivised smart city development by offering a 50% cut in corporate tax for three years.
Malaysia, Google collaborate in boosting digital competitiveness
The Malaysian government and Google have announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for more Malaysians and homegrown companies
Laos ready for ASEAN Chairmanship 2024
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith on November 17 confirmed that until now, Laos is ready for the ASEAN chairmanship in 2024.
Philippines earthquake claims at least six lives
The Philippines’ authorities said at least six people were killed after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on November 17.
Malaysia, Google collaborate in boosting digital competitiveness
The Malaysian government and Google have announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for more Malaysians and homegrown companies in the fast-growing digital economy.
ASEAN, Japan boost defence cooperation
Defence ministers of ASEAN countries and Japan had an informal meeting on November 15 to discuss issues of mutual concern
Indonesia, China team up for wind energy development
The Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Nusantara Power (NP), will collaborate with Powerchina International Group Limited (Powerchina) to develop wind energy in Indonesia.
Sessions on 1st Global Media Congress day focus on environment, new tech, content creation
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court,
APEC’s growth expected to slow in 2024
The growth of APEC economies is expected to decline next year and remain below the global average as higher interest rates slow US growth and China continues to struggle with its recovery.
French court announces jail sentences of 18 people for roles in Essex lorry deaths
A French court on November 10 handed down jail sentences of up to 10 years in a people-smuggling trial over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people
Thailand, China co-host 2023 Green Technology Expo
Thailand and China are co-hosting the 2023 Green Technology Expo in Bangkok from November 9-12 to strengthen cooperation and showcase achievements in climate change response and carbon neutrality.