General : Thailand Committed To Connecting Missing Links To Boost Regional Trade, Says Anutin

Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

PUTRAJAYA: Pembangunan Zon­ Ekonomi Khas Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand diteruskan bagi mencapai sasaran perdagangan dua hala bernilai AS30 bilion menjelang 2027. Ia antara persetujuan dicapai antara Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan rakan sejawatnya, Anutin Charnvirakul semalam, sempena lawatan rasmi dua hari Perdana Menteri Thailand itu. Kedua-dua negara turut ber­se­tuju memudahkan urusan imi­­gresen dan kastam termasuk me­nye­lesaikan isu ... Read more The post Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS30 bilion appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

General : Malaysia, Thailand To Fast-track Border Projects, Target USD30 Bln Trade By 2027

PUTRAJAYA, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to expedite several border connectivity projects, proceed with the development of special border economic zones and facilitate immigration and customs procedures to strengthen bilateral cooperation and achieve a bilateral trade target of US30 billion by 2027.

Planning a UAE trip from Northeast India? Direct flights begin from August. Details here

With these additions, Guwahati will have direct links with four countries — the UAE, Thailand, Singapore and Bhutan.

[Between Islands] The Queen of Swag and a new rhythm for Philippines-Japan relations

Japan and the Philippines are now connected in ways that go far beyond formal diplomacy

North Korea vehicle smuggling stalls after fee hike

North Korea has restarted state-led smuggling along its border with China. But vehicle smugglers say a sudden fee hike has brought their business to a standstill. The trade permit fees jumped without warning, a source in Ryanggang province told Daily NK. “State smuggling opened in Hyesan city, but not a single vehicle has come in,” []

Taiwan Issues Warning to Farmers Over Rising China Custard Apple Imports

China’s import of Taiwanese Custard apples has become the latest cause of dispute across the strait after the Taipei administration warned local farmers that by increasing exports Beijing is trying to manipulate their markets and economic interests. The controversy erupted after Yao Ching-ling, the commissioner of Taitung county in Taiwan participated in China’s Straits Forum []

Taiwan's overseas youth program inspires dreams of diplomacy, space

Taipei, July 9 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday met participants in Taiwan's Global Pathfinders Initiative, saying the overseas exchange program will help prepare young people to contribute to Taiwan's future.

Deals in brief: Singapore-based ChemT, Synvo, and H3 Zoom raise funding; 100×100 launches climate fund; seven China investments; and more

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

ASEAN trade with Vietnam surges

ASEAN trade with Vietnam surges

Heavy firing across Myanmar border sparks fears of refugee influx into Bangladesh

Anxiety grips frontier communities as Thailand shuts border crossings amid escalating fighting in Myanmar

Malaysia, Thailand make peace over seafood dispute after Anwar and Anutin meet

The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand said on Thursday they would work on developing a special border economic zone, and had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood between the neighbours. In May, Thailand restricted the import of Malaysian-caught sea bass due ‌to concerns over chemical residues, prompting Kuala Lumpur to temporarily ban some varieties of Thai shrimp over food safety controls last month. “We have resolved this outstanding issue of fisheries we agree it should...

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

Airline crew recruited via social media by drug trafficking groups

BANGKOK, Thailand: Drug trafficking groups in Thailand are targeting certain travelers, including flight attendants, to help carry drugs to other countries. Police Major Suriya Singhakamol, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in Thailand, said these groups get drugs from nearby countries where they are produced in large amounts. They then mov

Kazakhstan remains Thailand’s largest trade partner in Central Asia - Tokayev

Kazakhstan remains Thailand’s largest trade partner in Central Asia - Tokayev

Airline crew member held in Australia for drug trafficking

BANGKOK, Thailand: Drug trafficking groups in Thailand are targeting certain travelers, including flight attendants, to help carry drugs to other countries. Police Major Suriya Singhakamol, Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in Thailand, said these groups get drugs from nearby countries where they are produced in large amounts. They then mov

Japan calls China Coast Guard moves in its EEZ near Yonaguni ‘unacceptable’

The unusual moves follow an agreement between Japan and the Philippines last month to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas claimed by Beijing.

Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Nigeria and Netherlands have secured a fresh trade facilitation deal. This comes as Nigeria Customs and its counterpart in the Kingdom of the Netherlands agreed to facilitate trade, boost border security, build capacity, and fight against transnational organised crime. In a statement by customs’ spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, the collaboration was reached on Wednesday, 24 June [] Nigeria, Netherlands secure fresh trade deal

Nigeria, Spain strengthen partnership against human trafficking

Leon said although Nigeria and Spain were geographically distant, both countries shared migration routes, common security challenges and a responsibility to protect vulnerable people from criminal networks. The post Nigeria, Spain strengthen partnership against human trafficking appeared first on Vanguard News.

NIA raids six locations in Cambodia-linked cyber slavery trafficking probe

NIA raids six locations in Cambodia-linked cyber slavery trafficking probe

In Dewan Rakyat today: Parliament kicks off with Hormuz crisis queries, Haj reforms and AI safeguard

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The economic impact of trade disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and measures to improve t...

Road closures help Taiwan crabs reach the sea

For egg-carrying crabs navigating the coastal mangrove forests of Tainan in southern Taiwan, the journey to the sea is perilous — but they don't make it alone. A passionate band of volunteers is helping to protect local mangrove land crabs by monitoring population numbers, collecting research data and closing roads during peak migration periods. #taiwan #crab #sea #tainan

Finland ambassador says EU-PH Free Trade Agreement will benefit Mindanaoans

AMBASSADOR of Finland to the Philippines Saija Nurminen said the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines are expected to significantly expand bilateral

[Uzbekistan Forum] Korea, Uzbekistan map next phase of economic cooperation

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — South Korea and Uzbekistan moved to deepen their economic partnership beyond infrastructure cooperation, as some 500 government officials, lawmakers and business leaders gathered for a business forum last week. The Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum, jointly organized by Herald Media Group — publisher of The Korea Herald and The Herald Business — and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, was held Tuesday as both countries seek to broaden cooperation in tran

Indonesia seeks rice export agreements with Malaysia, Singapore

The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is pushing for rice export agreements with Malaysia and Singapore by pursuing price ...

Gestion des migrations : la Guinée et ses partenaires adoptent une vision commune pour valoriser les diasporas

La 3ème édition de l’atelier régional du projet de Coopération régionale des politiques migratoires (CRPM2) s’est officiellement achevée ce vendredi 3 juillet, à Conakry. Les trois jours d’échanges ont été consacrés au renforcement de la coopération entre les pays partenaires et les acteurs engagés dans la gouvernance des migrations. La cérémonie de clôture a été [] The post Gestion des migrations : la Guinée et ses partenaires adoptent une vision commune pour valoriser les diasporas first appeared on Guineematin.com.