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Vietnam, Armenia foster traditional ties in Yerevan talks
As an active member of ASEAN and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Vietnam stands ready to act as a bridge to help Armenia expand ties with ASEAN, AIPA, and other member parliaments.
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NA Chairman's IPU-150 attendance, visits hold significance: Deputy FM
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance at the IPU-150 themed, “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice”, reflects Vietnam’s renewed vigour and steadfast commitment to this crucial multilateral parliamentary forum.
Indonesia faces hurdles in pursuing progressive VAT system
Indonesia’s value-added tax (VAT) system is struggling to balance the need to generate sufficient revenue for public services while avoiding regressivity, according to an analysis published by the East Asia Forum.
HCM City, Hanoi among Asia's least affordable cities for homebuyers
Thailand adjusts target for Asian visitors amid China market decline
Japan strengthens commitment to Southeast Asia
Vietnam among Asia's 15 largest economies
Deputy FM welcomes French diplomats in Asia
Dec 17, 2024 15:18
Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu hosted a delegation from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and French Ambassadors in Asia led by Benoit Guidée, Director General of the ministry's Asia-Pacific Department in Hanoi on December 16.
ADB approves 500 million USD loan for Philippines's public financial management reform
Dec 13, 2024 10:42
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 11 approved a 500 million USD policy-based loan to help the Philippines pursue its public financial management (PFM) reform agenda and ensure quality public services for its people.
Southeast Asian parliaments highlight youth's role in corruption fight
Dec 11, 2024 09:46
The Southeast Asia Parliamentarians against Corruption (SEAPAC) called on parliaments throughout Southeast Asia to engage youth in anti-corruption efforts, emphasising the profound impact of corruption on the region's younger population.
Southeast Asia poised to become global AI hub
Dec 09, 2024 13:59
In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over 30 billion USD in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments, according to the 2024 e-Conomy SEA Report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
Thailand, Malaysia promote seamless travel across Southeast Asia
Nov 26, 2024 10:40
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, has dispatched a team of advisers to Malaysia to discuss strategies to enhance tourism cooperation between the two countries.
17 Vietnamese universities listed in QS Asia University rankings
Nov 08, 2024 11:34
The 2025 Asia University Rankings (QS AUR 2025), recently published by UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds, features 17 Vietnamese universities, an increase of two from the previous edition, with Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Vinh University joining.
Five Southeast Asian nations agree to share aviation safety data
Oct 18, 2024 09:41
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have agreed to share aviation data and information, including reports on severe turbulence, to promptly notify each other and prevent potential incidents, ensuring safer air travel for passengers.
Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January
Sep 26, 2024 10:17
Activists hail ‘monumental step’ as Thai king signs the country’s marriage-equality bill into law.
Jordan holds parliamentary election clouded by Gaza war
Sep 12, 2024 11:16
Jordanians voted on Tuesday in the first parliamentary election under a new law meant to dilute the outsized impact of tribalism and bolster political parties, with Islamists expected to gain support due to anger over Israel's war in Gaza.
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant in Southeast Asia
Jul 04, 2024 08:32
Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant on July 3, which is also the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asian nations, India eye instant retail cross-border payments
Jul 02, 2024 08:44
The central banks of Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines and India are teaming up to start an instant cross-border retail payments platform by 2026, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) said on July 1.
Malaysia emerging as data centre powerhouse in Asia
Jun 18, 2024 08:27
Malaysia is emerging as a data centre powerhouse in Southeast Asia and Asia more broadly as demand surges for cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Meth seizures hit record in East Asia, Southeast Asia in 2023
May 29, 2024 08:45
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on May 28 published a report showing that 190 tonnes of methamphetamine was seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2023, a record level.
Singapore private homes most expensive in Asia-Pacific
May 23, 2024 08:27
Private residential homes in Singapore continue to be the most expensive in the Asia-Pacific for the second year in a row, according to a report by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) released on May 21.
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