Thailand’s dengue fever cases spike World

Thailand’s dengue fever cases spike

The number of dengue patients in Thailand so far this year has reached 17,783, more than double the figure in last year’s corresponding period, Thai Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has said.
Indonesia to impose 12% VAT from 2025 World

Indonesia to impose 12% VAT from 2025

The Indonesian Government plans to apply a 12% value-added tax (VAT) next year, marking a 1 percentage point increase from the current rate, according to a senior official.
Australia's future lies in ASEAN: Scholar World

Australia's future lies in ASEAN: Scholar

Emeritus Professor Hal Hill from the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University has affirmed that Australia's future really lies in ASEAN.
Thailand addresses aging population, declining birth rates World

Thailand addresses aging population, declining birth rates

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has engaged in discussions to exchange opinions, seek solutions, and address the challenges of Thailand transitioning into an aging society and the younger generation's reluctance to have children.
Canada eyes stronger economic ties with ASEAN World

Canada eyes stronger economic ties with ASEAN

Canada has so demonstrated a greater determination than ever in advancing economic, trade and investment ties with the ASEAN region, reflected through the recent establishment of the Canada-ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group and the recognition of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) as Canada’s only entity officially associated with the region.
Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes World

Thailand seizes over 10,000 illegal vapes

Thai authorities have arrested eight suspects and confiscated more than 10,000 e-cigarette and vaping devices in a raid at Number One market near Ramkhamhaeng University (Bangna Campus) in Bangkok.