Thailand promotes cruise tourism
Last year, Thailand recorded 162 cruise ship calls, carrying 379,036 passengers and 163,331 crew members, generating 1.89 billion THB (56.5 million USD) in revenue, a 6.9% increase from 2023. Leading source markets include Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, the US, and Germany.
ASEAN, US hold 37th annual dialogue in Cambodia
The co-chairs highlighted the strong and durable partnership with ASEAN over the past 48 years. They discussed pressing geopolitical issues, including the importance of facilitating a free and open Indo-Pacific. O’Neill further expressed the need to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea.
Thailand's new law aims to strengthen fight against cybercrime
Thailand's new law aims to strengthen fight against cybercrime
Thailand postpones import tariffs negotiations with US
Thailand is among the Southeast Asian countries facing the highest import levy rates after its trade surplus with the US more than doubled to about 46 billion USD last year.
Indonesia marks Kartini Day, celebrating women’s empowerment
The annual event commemorates Raden Adjeng Kartini, a 19th-century Javanese noblewoman and pioneer of the Indonesian women’s rights movement, particularly in the areas of education and gender equity.
Malaysia promotes ASEAN Startup Year 2025 initiative
First announced in December 2024, the ASEAN Startup Year 2025 initiative marks a new chapter in ASEAN’s evolution as a globally significant innovation bloc.
Thai PM dismisses cabinet reshuffle rumours
Speaking to reporters at Government House after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Paetongtarn insisted she had no plans to adjust her ministerial line-up or oust the Bhumjaithai Party - the second-largest partner - from her coalition government, The Nation of Thailand reported.
Thailand plans to eradicate polluting steel production technology
The Thai Ministry of Industry will review the certification standards for steel manufactured via the IF process, a method known for its limitations in removing impurities from molten steel and higher levels of dust and toxic gas emissions compared to more modern methods.
Thailand lowers 2025 tourism revenue forecast
The updated forecast reflects a return to pre-COVID-19 levels, comprising 2 trillion THB from international tourists and 1 trillion THB from domestic travellers.
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts four times on April 22
The 3,676-metre-high volcano, located on the boundary of Lumajang and Malang districts, is now at the second level of danger.
Regional rail connectivity to enhance ASEAN’s trade, supply chain
The Malaysian government has paid due attention to the development of global railway connectivity, seeing it a potential to open up opportunities to the country and enhanced regional cooperation.
Malaysia launches national digital pedagogy training programme
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide programme to retrain over 100,000 teachers in the use of digital tools in teaching and learning.
Thailand, RoK hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations
The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two sides plan to focus on making progress in 13 sectors that cover goods, services and investment, as well as sustainable development.
Singapore seizes illegal health products
Under Singapore's law, individuals found guilty of importing, manufacturing or supplying illegal health products face a two-year jail term, a 50,000 SGD fine, or both.
Thailand’s rice exports fall sharply in first quarter
Thailand’s full-year exports can fall below the forecast of 7.5 million tonnes, but exporters are seeing more US orders after a 90-day pause on the imposition of steep new tariffs.
Thai Government cooperates with Microsoft in expanding AI training
The programme, with support from more than 35 public and private sector organisations led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, seeks to empower over 1 million Thais by the end of 2025.
Chinese journalist hails Vietnam’s dramatic transformation half a century on
The past five decades have seen Vietnam undergoing a fundamental transformation. Vietnam gradually shifted from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy, with reforms extending beyond the economic sphere.
Johor–Singapore SEZ set to strengthen supply chains
Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that escalating tensions between the US and China have led to a volley of tit-for-tat tariffs, effectively choking off trade between the world’s two largest economies. These developments will have significant implications on businesses in Singapore and Malaysia, many of which are embedded within the production and supply chains of both the US and China.
Indonesia urges universities to uphold local identity
The Indonesian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) has encouraged universities to develop based on the characteristics and potential of each locality, instead of applying policies uniformly.
Thailand aims to become ASEAN's clean energy hub
BoI Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi revealed that there are currently 28 electric vehicle production projects by 22 companies in Thailand, with a total investment of approximately 78 billion THB and a combined production capacity of over 880,000 units.
