Thailand takes big step towards halting degradation of soil
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle soil degradation in Thailand was signed recently as 33% of the country’s soil has been degraded, The Nation reported on January 22.
Bangkok (VNA) –🌳 A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle soil degradation in Thailand was signed recently as 33% of the country’s soil has been degraded, The Nation reported on January 22.
Under the first phase in the next three years, agencies under this MoU signed with the Thailand Environment Institute (TEI) will boost awareness on the importance of soil and how to manage soil in a sustainable manner among the public and private sector.
Soil is important for food security and maintaining the balance of the ecosystem, said Taweesak Tanadechopol, director-general of the Land Development Department, pointing out that the rising population and demand for residences were among the reasons behind soil degradation in the country.
Lack of awareness on soil preservation was also a factor that led to soil degradation, most of which occurred on agricultural lands, he said.
TEI President Wijarn Simachaya reiterated that soil is crucial for human survival and biodiversity, saying that soil helps boost the growth of plants so they can mitigate carbon dioxide emission.
The institute has collaborated with several agencies on projects to preserve the environment so Thailand can achieve its carbon neutrality goal in 2025 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2065, he said.
Wiwat Salyakamthorn, President of the World Soil Association, said the MoU meets the 17th Sustainable Development Goal on partnerships to tackle soil resources.
He expressed his hope that the MoU will mark a milestone in boosting awareness on soil recovery for food security, biodiversity, and sustainability in Thailand./.
The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Thailand is set to improve quality control on all export fruits after Chinese customs checkpoints were ordered to strictly check Basic Yellow 2 lab test results on durians.
Thailand is intensifying efforts to expand its Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as a core strategy to boost economic growth and enhance its competitiveness in global markets.
The article stressed that throughout his revolutionary career, the founder of modern Vietnam consistently regarded the revolutionary press as a vital part of the Vietnamese Party’s and nation’s revolutionary struggle.
Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
Connectivity is expected to improve further with the completion of the fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge by the end of 2025, facilitating logistics and agricultural exports to Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
Two naval gunboats intercepted a fishing vessel carrying 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine hydrochloride off the coast of the main island of Luzon just before dawn, in a joint operation with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
In the today context of socio-economic development and growth, the professionalism of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalists continues to rise, guided by exemplary mastery of new information technologies and the modernisation of their founding principles to preserve the enduring values of revolutionary journalism.
Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
Prensa Latina's recent article on Vietnam’s assurance of smooth and effective transition to a leaner structure highlighted Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s latest directions on implementing 28 resolutions regarding the decentralisation and delegation of authority.
The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
The key content of the document titled "Accelerating Innovative Strategies: Addressing the OOSCY Challenges" will be refined further in a seminar preceding the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October.
This follows Telegram’s serious failure to address the content that has been repeatedly reported to them, despite various efforts of negotiation and cooperation made by MCMC, it said.
Efforts to empower women must transcend dialogue and translate into concrete commitments, including corporate pledges and government partnerships, according to the spouse of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
The new FIFA Hub in Jakarta will not only support football development in Indonesia but also serve as a coordination centre for 21 football associations across Southeast and East Asia.
Minister Counselor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen reaffirmed Vietnam’s principled and consistent stance on the Palestine issue, calling for an immediate and lasting ceasefire across the entire Gaza Strip.
PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Talking to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025), Nikulina, who is also a veteran journalist of Russia’s Sputnik News, emphasised the vital role of mainstream journalism in defending the truth and maintaining public trust.
