Reigning champions Indonesia withdraw from AFF U23 tourney

Defending champions Indonesia on February 11 announced their withdrawal from the 2022 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) U23 Youth Championship slated for February 14-26 in Cambodia.
Reigning champions Indonesia withdraw from AFF U23 tourney ảnh 1A match of Indonesia and Vietnam in the 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualification (Photo: VNA)

Jakarta (VNA) – Defending champions Indonesiaon February 11 announced their withdrawal from the 2022 ASEAN FootballFederation (AFF) U23 Youth Championship slated for February 14-26 in Cambodia.

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) said on its officialwebsite that among 29 players received call-ups from head coach Shin Tae-yong, seventest positive for COVID-19 and three suffer from injuries.

PSSI Secretary General Yunus Nusi said the team is focusing onproviding treatment for the players and has to pull out of the upcomingtournament.

The decision was made following Shin’s proposal, accordingto the PSSI.

This year’s event will be the third edition of the AFF U23Championship after the first and second tournaments in 2005 and 2019,respectively.

The teams are to play in the round-robin format. The threetop teams in the groups and the best second-place squad will compete in thesemi-finals.

Vietnam are in the same group with Thailand and Singapore./.

VNA

See more

Philippines considers nickel export ban

Philippines considers nickel export ban

The Philippine Government is considering a ban on raw nickel ore exports to boost its domestic processing industry, which could lead to higher international nickel prices.

Illustrative photo (Photo: omy.sg)

Singapore’s gold export to US increases sharply

According to data from state agency Enterprise Singapore, volumes of gold shipped from Singapore to the US rose to about 11 tonnes in January, up 27% from December, and the largest amount since March 2022.

The DITP predicts the Chinese market for dried and preserved fruits will reach 335.3 billion CNY (46 billion USD) by 2028. (Photo: The Nation)

Thailand leads dried fruit exports to China

The DITP predicts the Chinese market for dried and preserved fruits will reach 335.3 billion CNY (46 billion USD) by 2028 and is urging Thai businesses to capitalise by developing innovative, high-quality products.

Singaporean Minister for National Development Desmond Lee (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore makes efforts to upgrade social housing

Singaporean Minister of National Development Desmond Lee said on February 17 that 29,000 flats built in 1997 or earlier have been chosen for the Housing Board’s Home Improvement Programme (HIP) and will get structural improvements and upgrades to bathrooms and entrances, among other things.

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is encouraging the utilization of marine biopharmaceuticals. (Photo: Antara)

Indonesia promotes Marine Biopharma in healthcare

The ministry's Director General of Marine and Ocean Space Management Victor Gustaaf Manoppo stated that this initiative aims to enhance national pharmaceutical resilience while empowering coastal communities involved in the supply chain of natural medicinal ingredients.

Myanmar cracks down on online scam centres

Myanmar cracks down on online scam centres

An estimated 220,000 people were estimated to have been tricked into working for romance-investment schemes, crypto fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling in Myanmar and Cambodia in 2023.

People get vaccinated against influenza in Thailand. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Thailand sees surge in influenza cases

Thai Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said there has been a big jump in infections in February, calling on people showing symptoms that could be flu to stay home, to prevent spreading the virus.

Thai PM Paetongtarn says AI technology needs to be adopted and regulated to help drive the Thai economy. (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand touts draft AI regulation

AI is expected to become a key tool in driving businesses and developing industries in Thailand, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.