Thailand deploys support package of 12.5 billion USD to stimulate economy 08:44 26/07/2024 The Thai government is banking on a digital wallet handout scheme to boost the Southeast Asian country's sluggish economy due to low incomes and high household debts, a senior official said on July 24.
Centuries-old tree collapse kills 1, injures 3 in Cambodia One person was killed and three others were injured as a rainstorm toppled a centuries-old tree in the Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province on July 23, reported the provincial authority.
Philippines to ban online gambling The Philippines' gaming regulator on July 23 said it will cancel the licences of offshore gambling firms and work with law enforcement agencies to implement President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's order of a total ban on the industry.
Indonesia searches for missing vessel Indonesian authorities on July 22 announced that rescue teams are searching for a cargo ship and its 12 crew members, who have been missing since last week in the waters off Papua, in the easternmost region of the country.
Singapore approves RSV vaccine for people aged from 60 08:29 19/07/2024 From July 18, Singaporeans aged 60 and above can get vaccinated against a contagious virus that causes respiratory tract infections and could lead to complications in older folk.
Green investment strategy expected to boost Malaysian economy 08:35 18/07/2024 The Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) supports the implementation of the Green Investment Strategy to attract green investment to the country and catalyse sustainable socio-economic development, Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz said on July 17.
Malaysia employs drone technology for environment protection monitoring 08:37 17/07/2024 The use of drone technology enables the monitoring of environment and wildlife protection as well as forest encroachment to be carried out more effectively, Malaysian Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has said at a July 16 symposium.
Thailand, RoK talk economic partnership deal 08:44 16/07/2024 Thailand and the Republic of Korea (RoK) held their first round of talks on an economic partnership agreement (EPA) on July 9-11, seeking to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025.
Thai Government plans measures to accelerate economy 08:35 15/07/2024 The Thai Government is considering the early adoption of measures to address public debt and support the agricultural sector.
Malaysia needs to promote key sectors, connectivity during ASEAN Chairmanship: scholar 09:08 13/07/2024 As Malaysia prepares to assume the chairmanship of ASEAN next year, it must now lay out its groundwork that could benefit the country for the next 20 years, leveraging key sectors including the semiconductor, electric vehicles and digitalisation, said a scholar.
ASEAN Express completes first inbound trip 08:27 12/07/2024 The cargo train ASEAN Express, connecting Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and China, returned to Malaysia on July 11 after a 14-day trip to Chongqing, China, marking its first completed inbound trip.
Indonesia President calls for high-quality tourism development 08:20 11/07/2024 Indonesia kicked off its annual superior commodities exhibition called Apkasi Otonomi Expo in Jakarta on July 10, aiming at promoting the trade, tourism and investment sectors.
Laos, Singapore sign deals on education, carbon credit 09:05 10/07/2024 Singapore and Laos inked a memorandum of understanding on education and another on carbon credit as part of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone’s official visit to the island state on July 9.
Indonesia: Landslides, flash floods cause over 40 people missing 08:27 09/07/2024 Indonesian rescue forces reported on July 8 that the number of people missing following landslides and flash floods at a gold mine in Gorontalo province has risen to 46.
Singapore police arrest 309 for scams 08:38 08/07/2024 Singaporean police arrested 309 suspects for scam offenses from June 21 to July 4, the national police reported on July 6.
World’s oldest artwork found in Indonesian cave 08:44 05/07/2024 Scientists have discovered what they believed to be the world’s oldest artwork that depicts three people gathering around a big red pig in a cave on the Indonesian island of South Sulawesi.
Indonesia launches first EV battery plant in Southeast Asia 08:32 04/07/2024 Indonesia launched its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant on July 3, which is also the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
La Nina to bring more rain to Thailand until October 08:44 03/07/2024 La Nina is set to affect Thailand from July until January 2025 and bring more rain than usual to the northern and north-eastern regions until October, according to the weather forecast by the Meteorological Department.
Southeast Asian nations, India eye instant retail cross-border payments 08:44 02/07/2024 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.
Indonesia’s Pertamina announces 6.2-billion-USD investment in clean energy 08:36 01/07/2024 Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, Pertamina, announced on June 21 that it will invest 6.2 billion USD over the next five years to expand its renewable energy development.
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