
Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave driven by XBB sub-variant
The current wave of COVID-19 infections in Singapore is being driven by the XBB sub-variant
ASEAN pledges efforts to promote nuclear-free Southeast Asia: Ambassador
Member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledge efforts to promote a nuclear-free Southeast Asia
Thailand: flood relief spending to hit over 600 million USD
The Thai government plans to spend at least 23 billion THB (about 610 million USD) to help those affected by recent flooding.
Thailand to promote bio-circular-green economy model at APEC 2022
Thailand aims to inspire the 21 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies with a new business code of conduct that embraces the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model.
Vietnam highlights importance of decolonisation at UN committee’s session
A Vietnamese diplomat emphasised the importance of decolonisation and respect for equal rights and self-determination of peoples
Vietnam ranked among top ten nations in Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index
With 75 points, Vietnam is ranked 8th among 121 countries and territories listed in the Japanese-based media group Nikkei's latest and last COVID-19 Recovery Index
Thailand actively prepares for APEC Economic Leaders' Week
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on October 10 chaired a meeting on the preparations for the upcoming 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) in Bangkok in November this year.
Vietnam attends 6th meeting of CPTPP Commission in Singapore
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh attended the 6th meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement
Vietnam, Japan boost cooperation in traditional medicine
A seminar on traditional medicine of Vietnam and Japan was held in Hanoi on October 7, attracting the participation of almost 100 experts and researchers in the areas from the two countries.
Thai gov’t eyes 2026 full opening of Automotive and Tyre Centre
The construction of an automotive and tyre centre in the Eastern Economic Corridor is now more than halfway complete, with the center expected to be fully operational in 2026.
Indonesia, Japan cooperate in pharmaceutical sector
The Indonesian Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (GPFI) signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Japan (FPMAJ)
ASEAN’s digital consumers rises 20% since outset of COVID-19
The number of digital consumers in ASEAN has risen by nearly 20% to more than 316 million since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore moves to fight harmful online content
Social media platforms may soon have to comply with a code of practice to tackle harmful online content accessible in Singapore, as stipulated in a bill introduced to the Parliament on October 3.
Vietnam affirms resolute condemnation of terrorism at UN meeting
Vietnam underlined its resolute condemnation against terrorist acts in any form or for any purpose at a plenary meeting held by the Sixth Committee (Legal) of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on October 3.
Southeast Asia’s information platform for energy transition debuts
A regional information platform for energy transition SIPET, targeted at professionals, has been launched by the Clean