Myanmar’s agreement to receive a delegation from the United Nations Security Council is a positive step towards improving relations with the international community, which has been highly critical of the Southeast Asian nation for months over its handling of the Rohingya crisis, former politicians and ...

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde’s cautionary words (April 13) on the debt burden likely to be borne by the 70 countries destined to be part of China’s Belt and Road initiative are to be welcomed. Beijing has proposed major “Silk Road” infrastructure developments linking China ...

Widespread transmission will slow down until the number of infected cases per week peaks between January and February next year. At least 400,000 people will be diagnosed with Covid-19 this year and next, with the peak period expected to be during the next cool season, ...

With most of the government’s debt portfolio dominated by long-term bonds with fixed interest rates, there is less risk from the trend of rising interest rates globally, according to the Public Debt Management office (PDMO).PDMO director-general Patricia Mongkhonvanit admitted rising interest rates globally could eventually ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has unveiled a global standard providIng benchmarks for nature-based solutions (NbS) to global challenges. The new IUCN Global Standard will help governments, busIness and civil society ensure The effectiveness of NbS and maximise Their potential to help address climate change, ...

Technology is at the core of Thailand’s development as the country moves forward into the era of Thailand 4.0, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on WednesdayGen Prawit was speaking when opening ”Powering Digital Thailand 2021”, a forum jointly organised by the Bangkok Post and ...

Adolescents aged 12 to 17, people aged 60 and over, people with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women will be among those benefitting from the latest donation of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine from the United States. To date, the United States has provided over US$13 million ...

Hanoi is taking measures to tackle difficulties facing local firms, especially newly established small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The city also aims to support The establishment of from 2-3 business incubators or startup spaces, facilitate The formation of from 3-5 private startup investment funds and attract ...

The National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) for Việt Nam has been launched and will be effective from May 1 this year, according to The Việt Nam Office Of The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) under The Việt Nam Administration Of Forestry (VNFOREST).This standard applies to all ...

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project to complete a database on natural resources and the environment connected with the information systems and databases of ministries, sectors, and localities. It aims to complete a digital platform on natural resources and the environment using modern technology, ...

Four Vietnamese nationals were jailed on kidnapping charges in Svay Rieng province on Saturday after allegedly detaining two of their countrymen over gambling debts in a casino in Bavet town.​ ...

Military police in Takeo province last night arrested a military general and close aide of ousted Phnom Penh Municipal Court director Ang Mealaktei, who was officially removed from his position Wednesday amid allegations of vast corruption. ...

Twenty-two NGOs released a joint statement yesterday demanding the release of two activists detained by Koh Kong Provincial Court after recording a video of sand dredging. ...

Construction of the new Siem Reap International Airport (SRIA) passenger termInal has been delayed a third time due to a hold-up of design and layout approval, officials say. ...

The Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of The Council for The Development of Cambodia (CRDB/CDC) and Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) have pledged to furTher enhance cooperation on trade and Investment. ...

Hanoi’s Urban Transport Master Plan until 2030 with a vision to 2050 outlines the development for a core urban zone and additional satellite cities. According to the plan, the Hà Nội metro system will run a total length of 417km, of which approximately 76km will be ...

State authorities have warned the nation’s many regions to closely follow weather forecasts and to be alert to flash flooding caused by the heavy rainfalls that began yesterday. Some parts of Vientiane and the provinces of Huaphan, Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang, Xayaboury, Xaysomboun, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Savannakhet, ...

The National Election Committee on February 28 dismissed complaints raised by political parties about The complexity and confusion surrounding The registration process ahead of The June commune elections. The NEC also refused to delay The deadline for political parties to register to be eligible to stand for ...

Minister of interior Sar Kheng yesterday urged officials at municipal, provincial, city and district administrations to stay within their jurisdiction and not to interfere with the function of commune administrations. His remarks were made yesterday following notice of officials at sub-national administrations who have the ...

The Student Loan Fund (SLF) plans to increase its loan budget for academic year 2020 from Bt34 billion to Bt37 billion to help students and parents during The Covid-19 situation, and expects up to 650,000 borrowers.“The SLF has also adjusted The eligibility of borrowers from ...