Thailand, Malaysia coordinate on earthquake relief in Myanmar

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking steps to revive the idea of creating its own monetary fund.

The Finance Ministry will propose new measures to stimulate the economy and mitigate the impact of the US’ reciprocal tariff measures, which are expected to affect domestic businesses over the next one to two years.

The number of cases continues to rise, with two significant cluster outbreaks identified. The spike follows the Songkran holiday period (week 16), during which case numbers steadily increased.

Indonesia is currently behind Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia in global coffee production. Vietnam, the second-largest producer, produces 1.8 million tonnes of coffee annually.

As the ASEAN Chair for 2025, Malaysia is committed to advocating for the interests and developments of the region, particularly in key sectors such as automotive.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled 12 travel campaigns, aiming to promote travel across 55 selected provinces, with a target of generating no less than 500 million THB (15 million USD) in tourism revenue.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the National Police held in southern Kandal province, Hun Manet praised the countless achievements of the police forces, saying that police officers are the good guardians of the nation and people.

The forum aims to bring together entrepreneurs and interested citizens to engage in practical discussions and foster greater cooperation between the public and the business community.

APEC should align sustainability standards, such as carbon measurement, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, and green certifications, across economies.

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) in April surged 12.4% year on year, compared to a 5.4% rise in the previous month.

Indonesia is committed to finalising the ratification process of the defence cooperation agreement that was agreed upon last year, and continuing discussions on ways to improve and enhance collaboration in this area, said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

The 30-story tower being built in Bangkok to house the State Audit Office collapsed into rubble in seconds when a 7.7-magnitude quake struck Myanmar on March 28, killing thousands of people there.

Alexander Sabar, head of the ministry's digital space monitoring, was quoted by local media as saying that more than 1.2 million items were found on online gambling sites, while the remaining 132,000 were detected on social media platforms.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang called on the UNGA President candidate to promote the issues of Vietnam’s concern during her tenure, including the upholding of and respect for international law and the UN Charter, and ensuring a transparent UN reform process with the full participation of all member states.

Synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine have driven a global surge in drug abuse, and drugs themselves are becoming more potent, a Singaporean official has said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira detailed the strategy, which includes restructuring the agricultural processing sector to address domestic supply shortages and identify areas where US imports can complement Thailand's production chains.

April 30, 1975 stands as a testament to the Vietnamese people's indomitable spirit, embodying the culmination of a prolonged struggle fueled by patriotism, countless sacrifices, and the unwavering unity of the nation.

The new terminal, powered by advanced automated systems, will significantly enhance processing capacity, optimise operations, and capitalise on emerging opportunities as travel demand continues to surge in the coming decades.

With effective governance and an open economy, Vietnam is poised to continue asserting itself as a reliable and dynamic player within ASEAN in the years to come, according to Argentine website El Tiempo.

The initiative involves direct procurement from farmers through four key channels, namely purchase with intent to distribute domestically, corporate social responsibility initiatives, purchase for consumption in organisations, and procurement by government agencies like the Department of Corrections.