Thai PM Paetongtarn eyes national disaster centre to handle floods, droughts
The aim is to ensure timely assistance is delivered to affected areas and prevention measures put in place where possible, says spokesman.
Policy Matters
Indonesian government defends slashing free meal budget for first year
President Prabowo Subianto has said that a pilot program based on a per meal cost of Rp 10,000, around two-thirds the initial estimate of Rp 15,000, showed that the reduced budget…
Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism drives improvements in tourism standards
The efforts aim to establish clear guidelines for entrepreneurs, ensuring sustainable development and compliance with regulations.
Tourist ships resume service on Cox’s Bazar-Saint Martin’s route
First ship in 9 months leaves for the island with around 700 passengers. Tourists must follow several regulations to protect the island's environment, including a ban on polythene…
New rules set on fully foreign hospitals in China
In addition to satisfying the demands of foreigners, the commission said that such hospitals can also deliver services for some Chinese people with special demands, and their…
Warning signs: The Korea Herald
For export-dependent Korea, the outlook appears increasingly worrisome as US President-elect Donald Trump, even before inauguration, is threatening to impose higher tariffs on…
Save Chattogram hills from destruction: The Daily Star
There must be stricter and more specific guidelines for construction in these hilly areas, and they must be effectively enforced. Over the years, enforcement has been hindered by…
Laos calls for global effort to advance ASEAN statistics
Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Phet Phomphiphakat, made the call when addressing the 14th Session of the ASEAN Community Statistical System Committee in Vientiane on…
Cambodia’s Information Minister urges action against fake news and AI challenges
Addressing the attendees of the 59th ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information on November 28, the minister outlined the critical implications of misinformation, emphasising its…
Vietnam set to impose stricter rules for social media, news aggregator sites
Social media platforms are barred from organising user posts into fixed sections or publishing content in the form of investigative reports, interviews or journalistic features.