Security forces on a street in Yangon, Myanmar, on July 19, 2022. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
The meeting focused on Cambodia’s progress and priorities in combating HIV, TB and malaria, as well as preparations for the Global Fund’s eighth grant cycle (GC8), with an emphasis on country ownership, sustainability and health system strengthening.
Vietnam is expected to remain the region’s fastest-growing economy while Thailand is projected to record slower growth than its regional peers.
The ranking reflects the country’s preparations to protect government data, financial transactions, digital identities, communications systems and essential services from future cybersecurity threats posed by advances in quantum computing.
The move follows a meeting between Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and PCD Director-General Surin Worakijthamrong, during which the two sides agreed on a five-point action plan focusing on vehicle emissions, pollution sources and public health.
Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Government will continue to ensure that targeted subsidies are implemented fairly and reasonably, with the interests and well-being of the people given priority.
According to S.D Pradhan, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, the active participation and practical contributions of partner countries, including Vietnam, played a role in the overall success of the 18th BRICS summit. For Vietnam, its status as partner country offers an opportunity to diversify external ties and better align with emerging drivers of growth.
Matichon daily newspaper reported that the visit took place as the two countries celebrate five decades of diplomatic ties, with the aim of further strengthening relations between the two close and friendly neighbours. Its September 15 reports covered the official welcome ceremony at the National Assembly House and the meeting between the Thai King and Queen and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse.
Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Peng Qinghua said China and ASEAN are good neighbours, friends and partners sharing a common future. Since the establishment of dialogue relations in 1991, ties have developed strongly and become one of ASEAN’s most substantive and dynamic dialogue partnerships.
The seat accorded to ASEAN at the 18th BRICS Summit is a statement to the stature, credibility, and convening power of the organisation. It affirms ASEAN’s indispensable role in the wider global economic dialogue, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has affirmed.
Under the current draft, foreign tourists would pay 450 THB per person, regardless of whether they eventually enter Thailand by air, land or sea.
Malaysia's exports in the first seven months of 2026 rose 29.2% year-on-year to 290 billion USD. Total trade increased by 24.7% to nearly 540 billion USD, while the trade surplus more than doubled to 42 billion USD.
The Kasikorn Research Centre anticipates that the Thai economy will slow down in the second half of the year compared to the first half, with the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" initiative offering some support to consumption in Q3 2026.
The Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) evaluates applications not only based on investment value but also on their requirements for energy, water and connectivity, as well as their potential contributions to Malaysia's long-term economic and digital goals.
CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd analyst Walter Aw Lik Hsin said shoppers are increasingly seeking cheaper products, convenience and value, while cutting back on clothing, lifestyle goods and other non-essentials.
The shipment marks the first time Cambodian rice has been transported in bulk by barge to the Philippines, helping reduce logistics time and costs.
New finance minister Suahasil Nazara stressed the need to ensure the credibility of publicly released budget information and fiscal policies that support the Government’s priority programmes.
In a message delivered at the ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Disaster Resilience in Pasay City, President Marcos said Southeast Asia remained the world’s most disaster-prone region, where more than half of global disaster-related deaths from 2004 to 2014 occurred.
The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) reported that Cambodia-Malaysia trade totaled 1.07 billion USD from January to August 2026, up 55.5% from the same period last year. Cambodia exported 151.76 million USD worth of goods to Malaysia, up 71.8%, while imports reached 921.19 million USD, an increase of 53.1%.
Malaysia will continue working with Thailand and other ASEAN partners to build a secure, resilient, competitive and sustainable regional energy ecosystem.
In a written statement on September 14, the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry said the latest monitoring data shows a significant decrease in so-called “high-confidence” hot spots, strongly suspected to be caused by forest fires, in Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.
