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ASEAN remittance flows decreased in Quarter 2ASEAN remittance flows decreased in Quarter 2

ASEAN remittance flows decreased in Quarter 2

Singapore - According to the latest ASEAN 3 Macroeconomic Research Office survey, the amount of money sent home by migrant…

December 8, 2020
For Asean’s main industries, emerging disruptors build possibilitiesFor Asean’s main industries, emerging disruptors build possibilities

For Asean’s main industries, emerging disruptors build possibilities

According to a new report by Cisco and Jungle Projects, the rapid digitalization of the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian…

December 7, 2020
Hitachi Vantara: appoints two new Thailand senior executives, AseanHitachi Vantara: appoints two new Thailand senior executives, Asean

Hitachi Vantara: appoints two new Thailand senior executives, Asean

Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. in the field of digital infrastructure and solutions, has announced the appointment of…

December 5, 2020
Closer cooperation between ASEAN and China could contribute to a global post-pandemic recovery.Closer cooperation between ASEAN and China could contribute to a global post-pandemic recovery.

Closer cooperation between ASEAN and China could contribute to a global post-pandemic recovery.

Closer cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, supported, among other things, by the Belt and…

December 4, 2020
Singapore, Malaysia leaders hold discussions on the HSR project; announcement of more information to be made in due course’Singapore, Malaysia leaders hold discussions on the HSR project; announcement of more information to be made in due course’

Singapore, Malaysia leaders hold discussions on the HSR project; announcement of more information to be made in due course’

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin of Malaysia spoke on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail…

December 3, 2020
Facebook and Youtube accused of Industrial Scale Censorship in VietnamFacebook and Youtube accused of Industrial Scale Censorship in Vietnam

Facebook and Youtube accused of Industrial Scale Censorship in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Facebook and YouTube are complicit in "censorship and repression on an industrial scale" a hypothesis advanced in a…

December 2, 2020
Via ACTS, ASEAN states accelerate economic integrationVia ACTS, ASEAN states accelerate economic integration

Via ACTS, ASEAN states accelerate economic integration

KUALA LUMPUR, November 30 - With the new ASEAN Customs Transit System, ASEAN Member States are speeding up their economic…

December 1, 2020
Asean-SAN- making science central to policy-makingAsean-SAN- making science central to policy-making

Asean-SAN- making science central to policy-making

Governments worldwide have adequately prioritized strong frontline pandemic response systems during the Covid-19 crisis, ensuring timely access to assistance for…

November 30, 2020
During COVID-19, ESCAP urges ASEAN countries to follow constructive drought-fighting policiesDuring COVID-19, ESCAP urges ASEAN countries to follow constructive drought-fighting policies

During COVID-19, ESCAP urges ASEAN countries to follow constructive drought-fighting policies

BANGKOK, 27 November — A new study released on Friday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia…

November 28, 2020
$1.35 trillion for going green in opportunities for ASEAN economies$1.35 trillion for going green in opportunities for ASEAN economies

$1.35 trillion for going green in opportunities for ASEAN economies

SINGAPORE - Going very green seems to offer up to US$1 trillion (S$1.35 trillion) in annual financial benefits to South-East…

November 27, 2020