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Thailand is rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) for fraud detection, according to SAS Institute, a global leader in the data and AI field.

With 2025 designated as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year, the Thai government is working to attract more visitors by promoting diverse travel experiences and supporting private sector initiatives.

Thailand recorded its highest level of investment promotion applications in a decade, with total requests reaching 1.13 trillion THB (33.6 billion USD) in 2024.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable growth, as well as its ambition to strengthen its position as a key hub for trade, investment, and technological innovation.

These strategies are designed to prepare for an anticipated surplus in fruit production, lift domestic consumption, and expand export opportunities.

Malaysia will continue strengthening cooperation with other ASEAN member states to promote a semiconductor supply chain in the region.

The TCC insisted the Prime Minister must chair this task force, comprising both public and private sector representatives, to formulate a proactive strategy against a possible resurgence of protectionist policies under the Trump 2.0 administration.

A primary measure to reach this goal is the closure of landfill sites still operating with open dumping systems.

One highlight of the DE fence platform is that it is connected to the databases of telecom operators to obtain the most up-to-date number information. It is also connected to the databases of the Royal Thai Police, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the AOC 1441 Center, and the DES Ministry.

In the decree issued on February 25, Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni ordered the establishment of three sites where genocide crimes occurred in the country, namely the former M-13 prison in Kampong Chhnang and Kampong Speu provinces, and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Choeung Ek Genocide Centre in Phnom Penh.

Indonesia remains heavily dependent on coal and is one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters. However, President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to phase out coal-fired power generation within 15 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information has urged social media platforms to respond more effectively and promptly to user reports, as most currently take an average of five days or longer to act.

As part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, the campaign will run from March to September, featuring a series of festivals aimed at keeping tourism activity steady beyond peak periods.

The operation, conducted in accordance with Chinese and Thai laws, international regulations and established practices, is one example of ongoing collaboration between the two nations to address transnational criminal activities, China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said.

Some 5,000 Chinese nationals will be sent home, with an average number of 1,000 a week, starting next week, the Thai Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura told reporters.

Jakarta will provide free public transportation for 15 groups of residents as part of the 100-day programme led by its Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno.

E-commerce scams were the top scam type flagged by the Singaporean police, followed by job scams, phishing scams, investment scams and fake friend call scams.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasised that Thai cuisine, deeply rooted in the country’s abundant natural resources, is a key pillar of Thailand’s soft power strategy.

According to data from the ministry's National Waste Management Information System (SIPSN), Indonesia produced 29.3 million tonnes of waste in 2024

To date, among the 260 individuals from 20 countries who have been rescued from call centres in Myanmar, 258 have been identified as trafficking victims.