In a statement released on March 14, the bank said the Philippines Growth and Jobs Development Policy Loan supports reforms aimed at boosting economic growth and improving employment opportunities.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono said several countries have approached Indonesia seeking large volumes of urea, showing how the geopolitical crisis could create unexpected export opportunities for Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Since January 8, a total of 11 batches of formula milk products – comprising Nestle NAN, Nature One Dairy and Dumex Dulac products – have been recalled due to the presence of the toxin.
Japan’s involvement in Indonesia’s nuclear power programme is currently concentrated mainly in a project in West Kalimantan province, where Japan’s JGC Corporation is supporting US-based NuScale Power in developing a small modular reactor complex.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting Thailand as a safe destination and plans to suggest the establishment of a strategic operations unit to monitor flight capacity, load factors, oil prices and travel costs.
In addition to food safety regulations, the US continues to closely monitor the origin of imported seafood through the Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requirements linked to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) are also a major concern for businesses.
The PM stressed that fuel shortages must not occur under any circumstances while prices should follow market fluctuations with appropriate state regulation.
The agreement is expected to significantly strengthen trade and investment links between Vietnam and Switzerland, as well as between Vietnam and EFTA members, while enhancing regional supply chains and promoting sustainable growth.
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important political event demonstrating the people’s right to mastery in choosing outstanding representatives who will convey their will and aspirations to the bodies of State power.
Sophon Saram of the Bhumjaithai Party received 289 votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, compared to 123 votes for Parit Wacharasindhu of the People’s Party.
Under the Constitution of Thailand, the NA is a bicameral legislative body consisting of the House of Representatives, with 500 seats, and the Senate, with 200 seats.
Russia’s Sputnik underscored the election’s significance in consolidating the new-term administration apparatus, advancing institutional reforms and enhancing technological application in electoral activities, thereby contributing to political system reinforcement and national development.
This agreement extends the current cooperation for three more years, ensuring continuity of LNG projects that are essential to stabilising the energy infrastructure of both countries.
The ranking places Thailand’s capital second in Asia, behind Shanghai, based on evaluations from writers and contributors familiar with the character and cultural life of cities worldwide.
By 2050, Indonesia is expected to reach a GDP of 10–11 trillion USD, ranking third in Asia and among the five largest economies globally.
The initiative aims to enhance information quality in the digital era through three main strategies. These include combating the spread of fake news within Cambodia and across the Greater Mekong Subregion, promoting verified news produced by professional media organisations and digital content creators, and strengthening media literacy education for the public in Cambodia and neighbouring Mekong countries.
In response, doctors are advising parents to limit their children's exposure to large gatherings, especially during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, when families often meet in large numbers, increasing the risk of disease transmission.
The dry season is forecast to last longer than the 30-year average, with residents in Java, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara likely to experience dry conditions for around 10 months.
A 2024 report by the United States Institute of Peace estimated that illicit revenues from online scams in Cambodia could exceed 12.5 billion USD annually, equivalent to roughly half of the country’s GDP. Prime Minister Hun Manet has previously said the scam centres are seriously damaging Cambodia’s economy and international image, pledging to “clean up” the problem.
Government spokesperson Sonexay Sitphaxay and Lao Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chanthaboun Soukaloun provided an update on the national fuel supply situation.
In the coming months, the Indonesian Government will begin restricting waste shipments to landfills to ensure that organic waste is processed at the source through composting or other treatment technologies, while only inorganic waste is transported for disposal.
On the measures the Singapore government has in place to handle the rise in global gas prices, Tan highlighted that around half of the city-state’s gas is piped to Singapore from the region and is therefore “unaffected”. Moreover, the country diversifies its sources of imported LNG, and hence is “not overly exposed to the Middle East”, he noted.
Thailand’s newly elected parliament will convene its first session on March 15, with key agenda items including the swearing-in ceremony for lawmakers and the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of the parliament.
The Lao Government has already prepared emergency response measures covering the immediate 30-day period, as well as plans for the three- to 12-month horizon, which will be adjusted depending on developments.
The Lao Brewery Company (LBC) became the first firm in the country to receive an official Lao barcode under the new framework.
The cumulative cases correspond to an illness rate of 211.48 per 100,000 people, with children aged 5–9 recording the highest infection rate, followed by those aged 0–4 and 10–14.
The Philippines has been working with the UN on many important global issues for decades, and its candidacy for the Security Council serves not only the country's own interests but also aims to strengthen its overall cooperation with the world's largest multilateral organisation, President Marcos said.
Malaysia and Thailand have moved to tighten fiscal discipline and introduce energy-saving measures as they closely monitor the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which threatens to disrupt global energy supply and increase economic pressures.
