BANGKOK -- Thailand's economy picked up in September on a monthly basis, driven by rising exports, a rebound in manufacturing, and higher foreign tourism receipts, the central bank said on Friday.
Exports, a key driver of the Southeast Asian country's economic growth, surged 19.2 percent year-on-year in September, fueled by growth in electronic and automotive products, said the central bank's senior director, Pranee Sutthasri. (Thailand-Economic Growth)
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ULAN BATOR -- Mongolia on Friday celebrated World Savings Day, which was first marked in the country in 2017.
The month-long campaign aimed to foster a culture of saving among the population, according to the Bank of Mongolia. (Mongolia-World Savings Day)
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YANGON -- Myanmar authorities have seized 74 kg of opium and other narcotics in eastern Shan state, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Friday.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police intercepted a vehicle in Pinlaung township of Shan state on Oct. 23 and confiscated several types of narcotic drugs, the report said. (Myanmar-Drug)
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HANOI -- The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Vietnam's central region has risen to 28, with six people missing and 43 others injured, local daily VnExpress reported Friday night.
More than 22,100 houses remain inundated, mainly in Hue and Da Nang cities. Floods and landslides have destroyed or swept away 91 houses and damaged 181 others, according to the report. (Vietnam-Floods) Enditem
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