The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a youth photo contest dubbed WaterYouDoing?, aimed at showcasing the contribution of youth to water awareness, water services, water resource management, and water security in Asia and the […]
Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has outlined his vision of the future for the CLMVT (Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand) in which the region seamlessly integrates with larger regional and global economic corridors, with […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$30 million grant to the Lao government to expand healthcare coverage and improve health services throughout the country. Announced April 23, the policy-based grant will fund the […]
In the last 20 years, rapid economic growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) has reduced poverty and brought prosperity to many of its 420 million people. Much of the growth has relied on natural […]
In Thailand English-language News for Mach 15, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:47 | Deputy Prime Minister for Legal Affairs Dr Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday said that while the decision of Meechai Ruchupan, chairman of the Constitution […]
Infrastructure is essential for development. Roads, railways, ports, and power supplies have helped drive Asia’s growth, allowing its people to get to work and its products to reach markets. For this momentum to continue the […]
In Thailand English-language News for September 27, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells us about: 00:58 | The period for Thais to mourn the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been extended until midnight on October 5 as the […]
In Thailand English-language News for July 26, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells us about: 01:07 | People from across the country have been invited to participate in religious rites at Buddhist temples nationwide on Thursday, July 27 […]
A recent report by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific if climate change goes unabated. The report […]
One of Malaysia’s wealthiest men is helping to bring hope to thousands of Filipinos with a pledge to build 2,000 houses for the poor in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) (‘give care’) Community Development Foundation. […]
When it comes to a country’s ability to attract, nurture, and retain people with the necessary skills and talent to meet increasing technological changes and challenges it is hard to overlook the city-state of Singapore. […]
As Asean prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October it is an opportune time to review the regions success over that period. From representing just 12 per cent of global gross domestic Product (GDP) […]