Malaysia, Google collaborate in boosting digital competitiveness

The Malaysian government and Google have announced a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for more Malaysians and homegrown companies in the fast-growing digital economy.

Google said in a statement on November 16 that the…

Myanmar to host hot air balloon festival

A hot air balloon festival is set to take place in Myanmar’s hilly town Pyin Oo Lwin between November 24 and 28 to attract tourists.

Organisers said on November 16 that the event aims to preserve cultural traditions by bringing together various ethn…

National park inaugurates bear rescue centre

The first phase of the Bear Rescue Centre Vietnam’s second branch at Bach Ma National Park was inaugurated on November 17 in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue by the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) and the Forest Protection Department under the …

OP-ED: Why demography is key to unlocking a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific

On the occasion of the Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 15-17, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Armida Salsiah Alisja…

Petrovietnam subsidiaries expect great benefits from Lac Da Vang field

The Lac Da Vang oil field of Vietnam, with a total investment of nearly 700 million USD, has received the final investment decision (FID), expected to generate considerable work for the Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and the Petro…

President stresses Vietnam’s climate action commitment at APEC leaders’ dialogue with guests

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong joined other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in a dialogue with guests in San Francisco on November 16 (local time).

The dialogue with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Fijian Pre…

National Tourism Year 2024 to celebrate Dien Bien Phu victory

To be hosted by the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, the National Tourism Year 2024 will be a typical cultural, economic, and social event associated with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), according to…