Thailand to host world diabetes forum, moves closer to medical hub ambitions
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to win the bid to host an international conference on diabetes, thus strengthening its resolve to become a global medical hub.
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Promising future for bird’s nests after China exports
Consumed for its perceived health benefits, these edible nests are made from the dried saliva of the Aerodramus genus of swiftlets.
Cambodia-Asean trade dips 17% to $7.1 billion in H1
The Southeast Asian bloc accounted for 30.13 per cent of the Kingdom’s $23.694 billion in international trade for the six-month period.
Indonesia’s investment on target at half-year mark: BKPM
President Joko Widodo has set this year’s investment target at Rp 1.4 quadrillion, raising the bar from last year’s goal of Rp 1.2 quadrillion.
Exotic Cambodian items to join unusual fish products on Alibaba
The Chinese tech giant wishes to bring Cambodian fish products to its online marketplaces.
Vietnam’s cities to become hubs for international air transit in Asean by 2050: Master plan
Under the plan, Vietnam would have 30 airports by 2030 and 33 by 2050.
Impact of AI on business
A survey conducted by Forbes has revealed that companies are already using AI in the areas like cybersecurity, fraud management, content production and customer support.
India should cash in on ‘China plus one’ supply chain strategy: World Bank chief
India has a window of three-to-five years to seize this opportunity to attract investment, said the former Mastercard CEO turned World Bank Chief.
K-pop album exports hit record high in H1
K-pop artists achieved remarkable accomplishments in the US in the first six months of the year.
Indonesia, EU gear up for trade clash
The EU’s exact countermeasures remain uncertain, and so does Jakarta’s response.