Vietnam Rises to ‘Moderate English Proficiency’ Rank from the “low proficiency” category where it was last year Vietnam has been promoted to the “moderate proficiency” category in the English Proficiency Index (EPI) by Education First (EF). This advancement is highlighted by a score of 500, elevating Vietnam from the “low proficiency” category where it was […]
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Thailand Named Best Food Destination in Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Thailand has emerged as the world’s best country for food, according to Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The prestigious survey awarded Thailand the top spot with a score of 98.33 out of 100, highlighting its bold flavors, vibrant street food […]
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Lighthouse Club Cambodia Relaunches With New Leadership and Expanded Industry Engagement for 2026 Lighthouse Club Cambodia has relaunched with a renewed mandate to support the construction and real estate community, outlining a refreshed leadership team and an expanded calendar of activities for 2026. The relaunch lunch, held on 14 November, marked a significant step toward […]
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Global Retirement Ages: Where does Thailand stand? What is the current official retirement age in various countries? Regarding the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno on Wednesday on the policy to extend the retirement age, he revealed that “it must be done regardless; the whole world is doing it, and Thailand cannot remain still. […]
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Thailand advances with second phase of Double-Track Railway Project; focus on Chumphon to Padang Besar near Malaysia The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is moving ahead with the second phase of its double-track railway project, focusing on upgrading the line from Chumphon to Padang Besar near Malaysia. Acting SRT governor Anan Phonimdaeng announced plans to […]
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State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signs MOU to boost Thai–China high-speed rail phase 2, maximising local construction materials SRT signs MOU with engineering institutes to advance Thai–China high-speed rail Phase 2, maximising local materials under the “Thailand First” policy The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Engineering […]
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Unit No. 2 of Vietnam’s Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Expansion Project syncs to National Grid Unit No. 2 of Vietnam’s Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Expansion Project was successfully synchronised with the national power grid at 16:20 on November 14, 2025, marking a key step toward full completion of one of the country’s largest ongoing energy […]
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Bangkok’s Living Costs Climb as the Minimum Wage Remains Stalled The cost of living in Bangkok has soared, leaving many workers struggling despite the recent increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day. Residents face high expenses in food, housing, and transportation, making it difficult for many to make ends meet. The city’s […]
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Myanmar turns to solar as power crisis deepens Myanmar is embracing solar energy on an unprecedented scale as its war‑torn power grid collapses. Hospitals, schools, shops and households are installing panels to cope with chronic blackouts, a trend driven by necessity rather than climate ambition. The country’s electricity supply has deteriorated sharply since the 2021 […]
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Ho Chi Minh City Proposes $370M Ba Lon Canal Upgrade Project to address increasing flooding and pollution Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a VND9.2 trillion (US$370 million) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal to address increasing flooding and pollution in the southern parts of the city. The initiative seeks immediate […]
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