Day: November 28, 2023

Exhibition to spotlight space of gong culture, Xoe dance

Visitors will have a chance to gain an insight into the space of the gong culture in the Central Highlands and the art of Xoe dance of the Thai people, two UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage elements of Vietnam, at an exhibition to be hel…

Thailand to lower 2023 growth forecast

Thailand’s previous 2023 economic growth forecast of 2.7% will be lowered after a weaker-than-expected third quarter, the country’s Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana said on November 27.

The country’s economy expanded much slower than e…

Indonesia’s presidential election campaign kicked off

Indonesia on November 28 started its 75-day presidential election campaign to prepare for the voting slated on February 14, 2024.

Speaking at the campaign launching ceremony on November 27, Hasyim Asy’ari, chairman of the country’s General Elections…

Vietnam continues to show strong commitments to climate actions

The commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 Vietnam announced at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is a premise for the country to affirm the determination and efforts to join hands with the world in responding to climate cha…

Singapore’s manufacturing output rebounds after year-long slump

Singapore’s manufacturing output in October surpassed market expectations with a 7.4% year-on-year rebound after a year-long slump, thanks to growth in the key electronics industry, particularly semiconductors, the country’s Economic Development Boar…

Thailand prioritises to handle informal debt

Thailand will give priority to tackle informal debt to revive the economy, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin said at a press conference on November 28.

Informal debt is a chronic problem, he said, adding the government will coordi…