Keyword: "Southeast Asia"

Across most of maritime and mainland Southeast Asia, home to more than half a billion people, temperatures will be above average for the March–May period.

Travel Off Path has listed the top 5 fastest-growing destinations in Southeast Asia, with Phu Quoc Island taking the top spot.

Malaysia’s e-commerce continues to expand at a healthy pace, making up the biggest driver of the country’s digital economy and reaching 20 billion USD by 2025.

Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirmed that the death toll from the severe floods in the South of Thailand has risen to 33, mostly due to flash floods, electrocution and drowning.

A 4.9-magnitude quake struck near Kengpoun village in Viengxay district, Houaphanh province, at 23:26 on November 12. The epicentre, located close to the border with Vietnam, was about 10 kilometers deep. No significant damage or widespread impact has been reported so far.

The 10th e-Conomy SEA report, released on November 11, expanded its coverage from earlier reports to include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar for the first time.

Vietnam’s digital transformation has achieved remarkable progress. However, similar to other countries in the region, online scams and fraud cases are on the rise. Last year, authorities recorded 10,000 online fraud cases, with estimated losses of nearly 759 million USD.

The ASEAN chief said the meetings, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability”, concluded successfully, with 66 documents adopted and nearly 100 bilateral meetings held on the sidelines, reflecting the region’s extensive cooperation. He highlighted bilateral meetings with leaders, including Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Vietnam has been actively supporting the United Nations’ reform process, and the UN strongly encourages the Southeast Asian nation to continue voicing its support for efforts to make the organisation more effective, efficient, and responsive to global challenges.

Vietnam’s ancient town of Hoi An has been named the most beautiful historic centre in Asia.

Hoi An has been ranked by French online travel platform Tourlane as one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Southeast Asia, renowned for its streets glowing with thousands of colourful lanterns.

The guidelines outline 15 core ethical principles, covering respect for autonomy, human dignity and rights, social responsibility, bio-sovereignty, sustainability, and the protection of future generations.

Vietnam stands out as one of Emirates SkyCargo’s fastest-growing export markets in Southeast Asia, fueled by robust demand for high-value cargo such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, the company stated.

V.League 1, comprising 14 teams, ranks third with a market value of 53.74 million EUR (62.63 million USD).

From this perspective, Vietnam’s August Revolution carried two important international meanings. First, it spearheaded the worldwide movement for national liberation after World War II. Second, it inaugurated the era of independence in Southeast Asia, drawing global attention to the region.

The ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google, launched AI Class ASEAN, a free learning platform to equip communities with the skills to thrive in the AI era. By training 800,000 local leaders across all ten ASEAN member states, the programme will empower 5.5 million people, including 400,000 Malaysians, with practical AI literacy.

Vietnam officially joined the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) in 1996, one year after its accession to ASEAN. The programme offers a unique platform for Vietnamese youth to broaden their horizons, sharpen their skills, and present a dynamic, forward-looking image of the younger Vietnamese generation to the international community.

According to Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Thapanee Kiatpaibool, the Middle East market is a supporting factor helping to boost tourism revenue as it currently has a growth of about 17% to 18%. Therefore, Thailand aims to increase the volume of arrivals from the Middle East and airlines.

The US decided to keep unchanged tariff rates on certain countries in Southeast Asia, such as 32% for Indonesia and 36% for Thailand, effective from August 1. Malaysia faces a 25% rate, up from the 24% that the US threatened in April.

The exhibition features works by 12 professional and amateur photographers from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. The photos, taken between April and October 2023, offer an authentic look at the effects of climate change.