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Thailand seeks stronger trade, energy ties with Russia 19/08/2026 11:16 Thailand-Russia trade currently stands at around 1. 7 billion USD a year, below the two countries’ potential. Bangkok is working with. . .
Thailand seeks stronger trade, energy ties with Russia19/08/2026 11:16Thailand-Russia trade currently stands at around 1. 7 billion USD a year, below the two countries’ potential. Bangkok is working with Russian businesses to find ways to boost transactions and address financial obstacles amid international sanctions. Phnom Penh aims to become leading regional urban tourism destination19/08/2026 06:25Phnom Penh is not only Cambodia’s political, administrative, economic, commercial and cultural centre, but also an important international tourism gateway and a modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan destination connecting visitors with attractions across the country. Mobile attacks in Thailand surge 127% in Q1: Kaspersky survey19/08/2026 05:28Smartphones are often not protected to the same level as personal computers despite becoming gateways to users’ financial, social and professional lives, and the challenge is to ensure that mobile security develops at the same pace as the region’s increasing reliance on smartphones. Cambodia draws 5. 22 bln USD in FDI in seven months19/08/2026 03:52Cambodia attracted 5. 22 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first seven months of 2026, the Khmer Times cited a report recently released by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Indonesia readies funds for disaster preparedness18/08/2026 22:46The funding for disaster response in East Nusa Tenggara province will initially come from the budget allocated to the BNPB, said Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Indonesia develops gas technology as part of energy security strategy18/08/2026 21:43Indonesia currently relies heavily on LPG imports. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), imports meet about 80% of domestic LPG demand, while domestic production covers only around 20%. Indonesia closes tourist sites after quake, activates nine health centres18/08/2026 18:52According to the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the temporarily closed sites include Goa Rangko in West Manggarai, Wae Rebo Traditional Village in Manggarai, and Kelimutu National Park in Ende. The closures aim to ensure visitor safety and facilitate inspections and repairs of earthquake-damaged infrastructure. Indonesia busts gold smuggling ring18/08/2026 16:44Indonesian police have arrested two Indian nationals in an investigation into a suspected network that processed illegally mined gold in Jakarta before smuggling it overseas, including to Dubai, reported the Jakarta Globe. Myanmar reports over 500 hospitalised cases with severe diarrhea18/08/2026 16:14More than 100 new patients were admitted to the hospital on August 13, but the rate of new infections has since decreased. ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary celebrated in Israel18/08/2026 10:37Relations between Israel and ASEAN countries have expanded in recent years across the fields of trade, investment, technology, agriculture, tourism and innovation. Vietnam-Laos exchange of experience in building, strengthening State apparatus highlighted18/08/2026 09:59Given the similarities in their ideals and paths toward building a new society, Vietnam's experience in State organisation, particularly the role of the National Assembly as the highest legislative and supervisory body and the institution responsible for deciding on major national issues, is of great importance to Laos. E-commerce helps boost exports for Malaysian businesses18/08/2026 04:35The programme, spearheaded by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade), has supported more than 2,000 MSMEs through grants, training, technical guidance and capacity-building initiatives. Indonesia to export 1,000 tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia17/08/2026 22:50Indonesia has announced plans to export 1,000 tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia, with state-run logistics company Bulog describing the planned shipment as a showcase of the country’s growing food security, Antara news agency reported. Philippines suspends in-person classes amid heavy rains, flooding17/08/2026 19:18Schools and government agencies in affected areas were directed to adopt alternative work arrangements, except for frontline services such as health, disaster response and other essential functions. ASEAN, India finalise preparations for second maritime exercise17/08/2026 16:58The Philippine and Indian navies have finalised preparations for the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) scheduled for September 28 - October 2 in the waters of the Philippines. Thailand uses tech to convert plastic waste into oil17/08/2026 16:39Patcharatarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, deputy spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, said on August 16 that the Government is working to reduce living costs and generate income for the public by applying science, technology, and innovation to turn "waste" around people into career and income opportunities for households while easing the community's landfill burden. ASEAN Family Day 2026 fosters community ties, ASEAN spirit in New York17/08/2026 15:45Notably, this was the first time Timor-Leste joined the event as a full ASEAN member. Singapore strives to preserve essential green spaces17/08/2026 05:13Singapore's statistics show that its population has now reached around 6. 11 million. Rapid population growth is placing significant pressure on land resources and the pace of new development. Indonesia steps up earthquake search, rescue, relief efforts16/08/2026 17:18Indonesia is stepping up search and rescue operations and providing assistance to residents following a 7. 7-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore near Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province on the morning of August 15, the Indonesian news agency Antara reported. Malaysia targets 21 billion USD in energy savings by 203516/08/2026 04:15Economic Minister Akmal Nasrullah said the plan aims to reduce national energy demand by 11. 6% from business-as-usual projections and cut 26. 1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2035.