Data centre services are expected to account for 43.3% of the overall Thai data centre market this year, with the remainder coming from companies' investment in their own data centres, according to Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).

The annual event commemorates Raden Adjeng Kartini, a 19th-century Javanese noblewoman and pioneer of the Indonesian women’s rights movement, particularly in the areas of education and gender equity.

Under Singapore's law, individuals found guilty of importing, manufacturing or supplying illegal health products face a two-year jail term, a 50,000 SGD fine, or both.

As electricity is crucial to the national economy, increasing the electricity capacity will support faster economic growth, as well as industrialisation and modernisation in Indonesia.

Phase II will be supported by a 48.8 trillion IDR (approximately 2.8 billion USD) allocation from the state budget.

The project aims to convert organic waste into clean hydrogen, establishing a circular hydrogen economy in the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that China firmly supports the ASEAN unity and community building, and supports the bloc's centrality in the regional architecture.

The upcoming election could feature candidates from 11 parties, including two opposition alliances.

Indonesia is the world's biggest producer of the edible oil used in making foods such as cakes, chocolate, and margarine as well as cosmetics, soap and shampoo, accounting for more than half of the global supply.

As many as 39 support and safety centres have been set up along Thailand's coastlines, aiming to ensure tourist safety and encourage the public to protect marine ecosystems by avoiding littering, refraining from feeding or touching rare marine animals, and respecting natural habitats.

Vietnamese exporters of fresh and chilled fruits and vegetables are encouraged to stay abreast of the new system, maintain close communication with their Singaporean counterparts, and ensure timely response to inspection results to avoid disruptions in distribution.

In 2024, the output of these agricultural products in these provinces accounted for 20–60% of the country’s total production, clearly demonstrating the region’s strong production capacity and favourable conditions in terms of soil, geography, and climate for cultivating these crops.

Deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak has cited findings from a recent consumer behaviour survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which said spending during Songkran is projected to increase by 4.5% to 134 billion THB (3.8 billion USD), up from last year’s 129 billion THB

The Reunification Train will consist of two services: SE1 departing from Hanoi Station and SE4 departing from Saigon Station on the evening of April 29. The two trains will meet at Da Nang Station at exactly 12 noon on April 30.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not to underestimate the issue, particularly amid the current global economic and political uncertainties.

Thailand is on the list of 15 countries that could be affected by Trump’s tariff policy. The average US tariff on Thai imports is 2% while Thailand levies an average tariff of 8% on US products

Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong said that a tourism risk and crisis management team will be established to support the industry, with representatives from organisations in the tourism supply chain, such as the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Roads Authority.

Malaysia is not situated along the collision zone of major tectonic plates, but several minor tremors have been recorded in certain areas over recent decades.

Financial institutions continue to provide normal services for both retail and corporate clients, Deputy Governor of the the Bank of Thailand Roong Mallikamas said on March 31, describing the impact as a “short-term shock".

As a major player in the region and one of the most dynamic economies in Asia, Vietnam is an indispensable partner for Belgium. The meetings with the various Vietnamese authorities will therefore offer an excellent opportunity to further deepen and enrich this diverse partnership, according the Belgian Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.