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Malaysia ranked 33rd out of 133 countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII) – the highest achievement since 2016, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang.

Indonesia's tourism industry has thrived over the past decade, surpassing nations like Belgium, Turkey, and New Zealand.

Scientists at the Philippines’ International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have created a new variety of rice that can reduce the growing burden of diabetes.

Thai businesses are pressing the central bank to take measures to stabilise the domestic currency (baht), which has rapidly gained strength and could impact fourth-quarter growth.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia enjoys better international recognition now due to strategic cooperation with major powers such as China and Russia.

The 21st ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Meeting (ACDFM-21) kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on September 5 with the presence of high-ranking military delegations of the region.

The death toll from flash flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi and the southwest monsoon in the Philippines has risen to 15, while 15 people been injured and 21 still missing.

Thailand's new Cabinet has been selected and will be submitted for royal endorsement within this week, the country’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has said.

Flooding continued to afflict four northern provinces of Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, and Nong Khai of Thailand on September 1.

Thailand’s Finance Ministry has announced 14 financial measures, including debt suspension and liquidity support, to assist people and businesses affected by the ongoing floods.

Prolonged downpours and floods have caused severe damage to Laos, particularly the northern localities of Sayaboury and Bokeo.

Twenty-two people have been killed and 19 others injured in monsoon-induced flash floods and landslides across Thailand while over 30,900 households in 13 provinces have been affected since August 16.