Indonesia’s growth forecast among highest in ASEAN, G20 countries 09:36 28/11/2023 Indonesia's economic projections at 5% this year are one of the highest among ASEAN and G20 countries amid the current global turmoil, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
ADB approves 50 mln USD loan to improve Cambodia's financial management The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 24 said it has approved a 50 million USD policy-based loan to support Cambodia in improving its public financial management (PFM) systems.
Thailand approves Eastern Economic Corridor development plan Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee on November 24 approved the EEC development plan for the 2023-2027 period to attract on average of 100 billion THB (2.8 billion USD) yearly.
Laos targets at least 4.6 million visitors in 2024 Laos aims to attract at least 4.6 million visitors and earn about 700 million USD during Visit Laos Year 2024, which kicked off in Vientiane on November 23
Airports of Thailand back in profit 09:15 23/11/2023 Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) recorded an 8.79 billion THB (249.64 million USD) net profit in fiscal 2023, compared with an 11.09 billion THB net loss in fiscal 2022 and expects returns to be close to pre-COVID levels next year.
Singapore provides more help for low-income families 09:40 22/11/2023 Low-income families in Singapore will be given financial incentives as part of the new ComLink+ scheme announced on November 20.
Thailand incentivises smart city development 09:33 21/11/2023 The Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DES) on November 20 incentivised smart city development by offering a 50% cut in corporate tax for three years.
Myanmar to host hot air balloon festival 09:33 20/11/2023 A hot air balloon festival is set to take place in Myanmar's hilly town Pyin Oo Lwin between November 24 and 28 to attract tourists.
Philippines earthquake claims at least six lives 08:16 19/11/2023 The Philippines’ authorities said at least six people were killed after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on November 17.
Laos ready for ASEAN Chairmanship 2024 18:15 18/11/2023 Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith on November 17 confirmed that until now, Laos is ready for the ASEAN chairmanship in 2024.
Thailand launches campaign encouraging couples to have children 09:39 17/11/2023 Thailand's Public Health Ministry on November 16 launched a "Give Birth, Great World" campaign to encourage couples to have babies and boost the nation's worryingly low birth rate.
ADB loan to help Philippines boost revenue mobilisation 09:03 16/11/2023 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 400-million-USD loan to help the Philippines achieve its medium-term fiscal strategy and finance its post-pandemic economic recovery through a stronger focus on revenue mobilisation.
Indonesia, China team up for wind energy development 08:11 15/11/2023 The Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Nusantara Power (NP), will collaborate with Powerchina International Group Limited (Powerchina) to develop wind energy in Indonesia.
Indonesia to extend incentives for EVs next year 09:33 14/11/2023 The Indonesian Government is planning to extend fiscal incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), especially electric motorcycles, to the next year with support levels equivalent to this year, said Deputy Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Rachmat Kaimuddin.
Thailand, China co-host 2023 Green Technology Expo 09:47 13/11/2023 Thailand and China are co-hosting the 2023 Green Technology Expo in Bangkok from November 9-12 to strengthen cooperation and showcase achievements in climate change response and carbon neutrality.
5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue opens in Jakarta 08:43 10/11/2023 The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has recently held the 5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia, two months after the adoption of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue during the 43rd ASEAN Summit.
Philippines commemorates 10th anniversary of super typhoon Haiyan 09:26 09/11/2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that climate change must be a vital part of national policies.
International arrivals to Laos hit record in nine months 09:23 09/11/2023 Laos attracted more than 2.4 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, marking a record 285% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Laos.
Data of Singapore luxury resort customters hacked 08:22 08/11/2023 The Singaporean intergrated resort operator Marina Bay Sands (MBS) announced on November 7 that a recent cyberattack has affected personal data of 650,000 members of its Sands LifeStyle rewards programme.
Indonesia expedites training of medical specialists 10:03 07/11/2023 Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin on November 6 called for expediting the training of medical specialists to ensure the quality of public health care.
Vietnam, Japan issue joint statement on elevation of relations to comprehensive strategic partnership