ASEAN

Record Heatwave Roasts Northern Vietnam

HANOI/TAM DAO — Northern Vietnam is enduring an intense heatwave, with 17 weather stations across seven provinces reporting record-breaking August temperatures, …

VinFast Launches $500 Million EV Factory in India

CHENNAI/HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam’s electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its $500 million factory in Thoothukudi, …

Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks

KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK/PNOM PENH – Malaysia has been selected as the neutral venue for the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between …

Myanmar Junta Ends State of Emergency

NAYPYIDAW — Myanmar’s military junta on Thursday formally lifted a four-year state of emergency and announced the formation of a …

Malaysia: High-Value Goods Tax Scrapped

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has formally abandoned its earlier plan to introduce a high-value goods tax (HVGT), Prime Minister and Finance …