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Singapore exports about 4 billion SGD (3.10 billion USD) of pharmaceutical products to the US and most of these exports are branded drugs, said Gan, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry.

Thailand has recorded more than 23.45 million international tourist arrivals from January 1 to September 21, generating about 1.082 trillion THB (34 billion USD) in revenue.

The strengthening of the currency could cause foreign tourist arrivals to miss this year's target of 40 million, resulting in Thailand losing an opportunity to benefit from their spending during their time in the country.

Experts said developing ethanol biofuel from palm oil by-products will help Indonesia not only make the most of domestic raw materials but also strengthen its position in the global clean energy market.

Under the deal, about 80% of Indonesia’s exports to the EU will see tariffs eliminated within one to two years after the agreement takes effect.

Singapore has been ranked fifth among 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, marking the third consecutive year it has remained in the top five.

The declaration, endorsed at the ASEAN Prosecutors/Attorneys General Meeting (APAGM) in Bali, commits regional prosecutors to closer coordination in addressing transnational offenses.

Confirmed initiatives include the revival of the popular "Half-Half" co-payment scheme. Other proposals under discussion include the "We Travel Together" tourism stimulus programme.

By the morning of September 11, floods had killed at least 15 people, left six missing and directly affected more than 600 people from 202 households.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, underlined the common challenges facing ASEAN, stressing that member states can only overcome them through cooperation.

Bangkok and four northern provinces have been officially declared “pollution control zones” as part of Thailand’s systematic effort to tackle rising levels of hazardous PM2.5 dust.

The host country announced that SEA Games 33 will take place from December 9 - 20 in Bangkok and the provinces of Chonburi and Songkhla.