Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Thailand and Vietnam: Competing for Foreign Direct Investment Leadership in Southeast Asia
Thailand Business News
·
August 17, 2025
In the competitive landscape of Southeast Asian investment, Thailand and Vietnam are vying intensely to secure foreign direct investment (FDI), each showcasing distinct advantages to attract global investors. By June 2025, Vietnam has emerged as...
Thai tourism taps medical and wellness pick-me-up
TTR Weekly
·
August 17, 2025
BANGKOK, 18 August 2025: Together, medical and wellness tourism could contribute USD17 billion annually to Thailand’s economy, making it one of the most profitable tourism segments in the Kingdom. That was the key takeaway of Skål International...
GC Biopharma, Thai Red Cross join forces to advance plasma training
Korea Biomedical Review
·
August 18, 2025
Korea's GC Biopharma has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Thai Red Cross Society to collaborate on training and education for plasma derivative specialists, the Korean company said Monday. The partnership builds on...
New archaeological find in northern Thailand
Bangkok Post
·
August 18, 2025
PUBLISHED : 18 Aug 2025 at 14:37 Thailand has announced a new archaeological site, a cave discovered by forest rangers during a patrol into a key watershed area in the northern province of Phitsanulok. Mongkol Khamsuk, chief of Phu Khat Wild...
Korea's GC Biopharma signs MoU with Thai Red Cross Society to strengthen collaboration on plasma-derived therapies
Biospectrum Asia
·
August 17, 2025
Korea's GC Biopharma signs MoU with Thai Red Cross Society to strengthen collaboration on plasma-derived therapies August 18, 2025 | Monday | News To develop and operate on-site training and exchange programmes for local production personnel image...
8 science-backed health benefits of dragon fruit
The Times of India
·
Ever seen that vibrant fruit with spiky pink skin and speckled white or red inside? Meet dragon fruit: the eye-catching tropical gem packed with real-life health magic! Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that can be found in various regions around...
10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers
Asian Scientist Magazine
·
August 18, 2025
AsianScientist (Aug. 16, 2025) – Asian Scientist Magazine has published the Asian Scientist 100 (2025 edition). This issue marks our 10th year of highlighting Asia’s top scientific talent. This year’s list features honorees, in their roles as...
BOI, SET partner to bring leading firms into Thai capital market for new economy
The Nation Thailand
·
August 18, 2025
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), announced that on August 15 the BOI held discussions with Asadej Kongsiri, Director and President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), along with senior executives, to...
GC Biopharma Signs MOU with Thai Red Cross Society to Strengthen Collaboration on Plasma-Derived Therapies
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
·
YONGIN, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Biopharma (006280.KS), a South Korean biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) to cooperate on...
EV sales soar to 18% share as Thai car market edges up in 2025
The Nation Thailand
·
August 18, 2025
EV Market Share Rising to 18% A senior automotive industry source revealed that with 66,000 registrations in the first seven months, EVs now represent 17.7% of the total market, up sharply from 11.4% in 2024. With continued growth, EVs could...
FPT Becomes SAP PartnerEdge, Sell Partner in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand—Accelerating Regional Intelligent Transformation
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
·
HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2025-- Global technology corporation FPT has joined the SAP PartnerEdge program as a Sell partner in selected countries in Southeast Asia. With an initial focus on Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, this...
Blend Islamic values with modern tech: Abang Jo
Daily Express Malaysia
·
August 18, 2025
Blend Islamic values with modern tech: Abang Jo Published on: Monday, August 18, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 18, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey, Samantha Sulit Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Musa officiates the event. Kota Kinabalu: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025
Bernama
·
August 18, 2025
LAOS 1. TAN CHONG MOTOR LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NISSAN MAGNITE - VIENTIANE TIMES Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co Ltd has introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite. The compact SUV, featuring advanced technology, excellent fuel efficiency and smart features, is...
Humanoid robot games in China spotlight global tech innovation
People's Daily Online
·
(Xinhua) 08:21, August 18, 2025 BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, the first of its kind globally, which wrapped up on Sunday in Beijing, the much-anticipated robot five-a-side soccer saw Tsinghua Hephaestus from...
Crypto Goes Tropical: Thailand Welcomes Tourist Spending In Bitcoin And More
Bitcoinist
·
August 17, 2025
Thailand is moving ahead with a plan to let foreign tourists spend cryptocurrency during their visits. The new scheme, called TouristDigiPay, will launch on August 18 and allow visitors to convert crypto into Thai baht for electronic payments. The...
Foreign holdings in Thai equities dip 24% as SET tanks
Bangkok Post
·
August 17, 2025
PUBLISHED : 18 Aug 2025 at 05:05 Foreign investors' holdings in Thai equities fell by 24%, equivalent to a loss of 1.4 trillion baht, in the first half of 2025 from the end of 2024, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). This decline...
Civilians injured by airstrikes on hospital in Karenni State; Refugees return from Thailand to Karen State
Democratic Voice of Burma
·
August 18, 2025
Civilians injured by airstrike on hospital in Karenni State Residents of Hpasawng Township told DVB that one child was injured by airstrikes carried out by the Burma Army on Mawchi town, Karenni State, on Sunday. A hospital and staff housing were...
Caution urged amid major power tensions
Bangkok Post
·
August 19, 2025
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, experts are urging Thailand to navigate the geopolitical landscape cautiously, preserving national interests rather than following Washington's lead. A forum, held recently by the...
Grand opening of Jurassic World: The Experience in Bangkok draws global attention
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
·
August 17, 2025
Jurassic World: The Experience has officially opened at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination in Bangkok, marking a milestone event set to boost sustainable tourism and enhance Thailand’s global entertainment appeal. Jurassic World: The Experience...
Bangkok hosts Nas Summit 2025, showcasing Thailand as a global creative hub
Pattaya Mail
·
August 16, 2025
Thailand welcomed over 600 international content creators to Nas Summit 2025 at CentralWorld, highlighting the nation’s culture, tourism, and innovation while exploring AI-driven storytelling and digital creativity. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand...