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With highest household debt in Southeast Asia, can Thailand break the ‘vicious cycle’?
Thailand’s high household debt is a result of sluggish economics, generous lending and “coincidence”. But fixing the problem ...
Southeast Asian cities among world's most polluted, ranking shows
Southeast Asian cities were among five most polluted in the world on Friday according to air-monitoring organisation IQAir, ...
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Advancing ASEAN Public Health Through Effective Regional Disease Management, Partnerships
Southeast Asia continues to face pressing health challenges, with diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria remaining prevalent in several nations. In response, regional governments and organizations ...
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Lazada & Peak3 launch new InsurTech Joint Venture in Southeast Asia
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news ...
Bangkok gets free public transport for a week in smog crisis
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ordered public transport in Bangkok to be free for a week from Saturday ...
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Thailand pushes trans-ASEAN rail network to boost tourism
BANGKOK -- Thailand plans to tap into improving regional rail connections, particularly the affordable route eventually ...
China pushes neighboring countries to rein in scams after rare public outcry
The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...