Purchasing power stays low as CPI increases
The purchasing power of Vietnamese citizens in September 2014 reached 244.5 trillion VND (11.65 billion USD), representing a 0.7-percent month-on-month…
Government enforces price cap on milk products for young children
Concerned government agencies have applied a price ceiling on 538 milk products for children under six years old, according to…
Direct air route hoped to fuel Vietnam-Singapore ties
The launching of a new air route linking Phu Quoc island in southern Kien Giang province and Singapore will create…
Thailand likely to fall short of 3.5 percent export growth
The Thai Commerce Ministry has admitted that the country many fail to meet its export growth target of 3.5 percent…
Thai PM to visit Myanmar, Italy this month
Thai Prime Minister and Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) General Prayuth Chan-ocha will pay an…
Interpol to establish new digital crime centre in Singapore
The International Criminal Police Oganization (Interpol) will open a new centre serving the fight against hi-tech criminals in Singapore next…
Brussels hosts workshop on maritime security in East Asia
Scholars and policy-makers from Japan, Vietnam, China, Australia and the European Union gathered in Brussels on September 30 for a…
Brunei, Singapore hold joint air defense exercise
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) started their joint air defence exercise…
Thailand’s new army chief vows no military coup
Thailand’s newly-appointed Army Chief General Udomdej Sitabutr on September 30 confirmed no military coup against the administration of Prime Minister…
Party General Secretary leaves Hanoi for RoK
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on October 1 left Hanoi for a four-day state visit to the Republic of…