The Malaysian government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) to strengthen political stability amid the COVID-19 pandemic through bipartisan cooperation.
ASEAN's Envoy to Myanmar Erywan Yusof has called for a four-month cease-fire by all sides in the country to enable the smooth delivery of the first batch of humanitarian assistance to the southeast Asian nation, which is slated early as mid-September.
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has handed his resignation to King Al-Sultan Abdullah but will stay on as interim premier, the Royal Palace said on August 16.
Malaysia's cabinet led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has tendered its resignation to the King, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin announced on August 16 on his Instagram account.
Myanmar’s economy is expected to shrink by 18 percent this year due to political turmoil and a resurgent of COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Bank (WB).
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit Indonesia on August 30 with the goal of concluding the free trade deal between the two countries which is on the verge of further delay due to the leadership turmoil in Australia last week.
Thailand expects to welcome 33 to 34 million visitors this year, which is lower than its earlier forecast of 35 million, Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said on October 12.
Thailand’s economy experienced the lowest growth in three years in
2014 due to a political turmoil and the fall in global agricultural
prices, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board
of Thailand.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej adopted an ordinance on the establishment
of the new National Reform Council on October 6, which will operate as a
temporary parliament in charge of reforming politics and writing a new
national constitution.
Demand for hotel rooms in Vietnam has grown at 7-8 percent a year for
the last three years, and occupancy rates in large cities are catching
up with those in major cities across the region, a seminar heard in Ho
Chi Minh City on June 9.
Thailand’s military junta has drawn up a list of emergency measures to
stimulate an economy threatened by recession following months of
political turmoil.
Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan has
called on the Election Commission (EC) to endorse a fresh election
slated for August 3.
Thailand's economy shrunk 0.6 percent year on year in the first
quarter of this year as the kingdom's festering political crisis
battered consumer confidence and frightened off tourists.
The Thai Commerce Ministry is set to organise “THAIFEX - World of food
ASIA 2014” on May 21-25, with a view to promoting the popularity of Thai
food in the international community.
Thailand should speed up its plan to develop workers' skills in order
to maintain the status of the largest auto producer in Asia, according
to Thavorn Chalassathien, Senior Vice President of DENSO (Thailand).
Commander-in-Chief of the Thai Army Prayuth Chan-ocha on February 17
requested troops to strengthen security around rally sites of
anti-government protesters in Bangkok in order to prevent violence.
The Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Hong Kong,
Titiporn Manenet, revealed that her office has devised a plan to attract
Hong Kong visitors to her country despite the intense political
situation.
Cambodia’s Deputy Prime
Minister and Defence Minister Tea Banh on February 12 denied that
Cambodian armed forces have entered Thailand to cause violence during
the recent political turmoil in the country.
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called on the people to go
to the poll scheduled for February 2, which is expected to settle down
the country’s political tension.
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