
Malaysia's central bank optimistic on national economic growth
The Bank Negara Malaysia on March 29 forecast that the country’s economy is projected to grow between 4-5% in 2023, amidst challenges rising from slowing global growth.
At least 10 killed in Philippine ferry fire, over 200 rescued
A ferry carrying more than 200 people caught fire in southern Philippines on March 29, killing at least 10 passengers.
Vietnam emphasises global multilateral approaches to solving climate change issues
A global problem, climate change requires a global approach based on multilateral cooperation and institutions, particularly the respect for international law
ASEAN ready to promote partnership with China: Secretary-General
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kao Kim Hourn met with Wang Yi...
Global financial hotspots
Global financial markets have raised concerns about the risk of a new crisis after several large US and European banks fell into trouble in recent days.
Vietnam attends ASEAN Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting
Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Hung is leading a Vietnamese delegation to the ASEAN Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM)
ASEAN, New Zealand commit to intensify strategic partnership
ASEAN and New Zealand reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation through the implementation of the ASEAN-New Zealand Plan of Action
ASEAN bolsters digital collaboration
The First ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ Meeting and ASEAN Telecommunications Regulators’ Council (ADGSOM – ATRC) Leaders’ Retreat
Death toll in Indonesia's fuel depot fire rises to 33
The death toll in a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said on March 24.
Laos sees dramatic improvements in health of mothers: UN report
The loss of life for mothers during childbirth reached its lowest point in Laos’s history, according to a new United Nations report.
Indonesia to spend 456 million USD to subsidise electric motorcycle sales, conversion
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati on March 20 said that Indonesia’s Government will spend 7 trillion rupiahs (nearly 456 million USD)
Vietnam joins ASEAN bazaar in Argentina
The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, in collaboration with diplomatic missions of Malaysia, Thailand
Thailand's air force plans to spend 1.2 billion USD on upgrading aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is seeking a budget of 40 billion baht (1.2 billion USD) for fiscal 2024 with additional funds needed for essential aircraft upgrades and replacements.
Huawei has replaced thousands of US-banned parts in its products, founder says
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's founder said that the company has replaced more than 13,000 parts in its products that were hit by U.S. trade sanctions.
Vietnam pledges to closely cooperate with ASEAN, UN in supporting Myanmar
As a member of ASEAN and the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2023-2025, Vietnam will continue its close coordination with the 10-member grouping