Security forces on a street in Yangon, Myanmar, on July 19, 2022. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
The Thai cabinet approved a carbon tax of 200 THB (5.9 USD) per tonne of carbon emissions on January 21, as part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Standard Chartered, with its 160-year legacy and unique position as the only international bank operating in all ASEAN markets, is committed to fostering sustainable development in the region.
The incentives were granted for the conversion of 1,111 units of gasoline-powered motorcycles into electric ones in 2024 as compared to the previous year’s figure of 145.
Thai tourism operators have called on the government to reduce the visa-free length of stay for Chinese tourists from 60 days to 15 days to address concerns over illegal employment.
Swiss news outlet La Tribune des Nations has published an article which praises Vietnam's economic achievements and investment environment.
The Chinese newspaper Global Times on January 20 published an article titled “75 years of China-Vietnam relations: a steady partnership in uncertain times,” reviewing the relationship, its goals, its growth over time, and its future outlook.
Thailand's population has declined by 100,000 in 2024 to 65.95 million, marking a historic demographic shift as annual births fell below 500,000 for the first time since 1949, despite the government's efforts to promote childbearing through the Having Children for the Nation campaign.
Amid global economic challenges, Malaysia's economy maintained robust recovery throughout 2024, providing momentum for continued growth in 2025.
A landslide in Pekalongan, Central Java of Indonesia has claimed at least 16 lives and left 10 others injured, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNBP) on January 21.
As many as 543 houses were destroyed in a blaze in Kemayoran sub-district of Central Jakarta early January 21.
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) of Thailand has recommended that Thailand collaborate with other ASEAN nations to negotiate trade agreements with the US to avoid high import tariffs and penalties.
Indonesia has welcomed a recent ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which found that the European Union (EU) discriminated against Indonesian palm oil-based biofuel, giving it unfair and detrimental treatment, in setting biofuel regulations, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto kicked off 37 strategic projects related to the construction of power plants on January 20 as the country is on track to achieve energy self-sufficiency.
The Asean National Police (ASEANAPOL) will prioritise the elimination of scam call centres linked to trafficking in persons and forced criminal activities as part of its regional action plan this year, Director for Plans and Programmes of the ASEANAPOL Secretariat Police Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Nguyen Huu Ngoc has said.
The Earthquake Observation Division of the Thai Meteorological Department said 15 quakes Wiang Nuea tambon, Pai district in Thailand's northern province of Mae Hong Son from 9.56pm on January 19 to 3.46pm on January 20.
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement in collaboration with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) will provide 5,000 housing units in disaster-prone areas across several regions.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced the government’s decision to allow the use of payment products and services through digital assets in storage areas in Phuket, a popular island destination in the country.
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has called for thorough preparations to address potential trade challenges resulting from the US’s policy changes.
Thailand’s Government is putting together a six-month campaign tackling drug problems, call centre gangs, and human trafficking, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on January 20.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is optimistic that Indonesia can halt fuel imports within five years, aligning with the government's goal of achieving energy self-sufficiency.
