Mr Sushil Sukumaran Nair was recognised in 2023 for his role in drafting the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill. 

The hotly debated deal between German insurer Allianz and Income Insurance was called off by the Government in October 2024.

Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has approved amendments to Law No. 4 of 2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining (UU Minerba), introducing major changes in mining license distribution, contract extensions, land-use policies, and government supervision.

Indonesia’s Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, presented the government’s budget austerity plans to global investors at the Mandiri Investment Forum in Jakarta.

Malaysia is grappling with workforce challenges despite a low unemployment rate, Deputy Finance Minister Sim Tze Tzin revealed during a recent press conference. These challenges include mismatches between graduate qualifications and industry needs, high underemployment, and insufficient job opportunities for skilled graduates.

Vietnam is set to undergo significant restructuring of its government ministries and agencies as part of efforts to optimise its political system.

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the Thai government has earmarked up to 3 trillion baht for economic stimulus measures over the next four years.

Hà Nội is intensifying efforts to accelerate public investment disbursement as it works to maximize the efficiency of capital utilization and enhance the city’s infrastructure and competitiveness.

In collaboration with UNESCO, the Thai government plans to establish an AI governance framework to address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, and finance, according to the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).

On October 16, Singapore's Parliament passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, granting the Minister overseeing the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) the authority to block transactions involving insurers run or substantially owned by cooperatives.

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced that the Thai government has earmarked up to 3 trillion baht for economic stimulus measures over the next four years.

The Vietnamese government has announced the establishment of a new Department of Anti-Money Laundering under the State Bank of Vietnam, set to begin operations on January 5, 2025. 

Hà Nội is intensifying efforts to accelerate public investment disbursement as it works to maximize the efficiency of capital utilization and enhance the city’s infrastructure and competitiveness.

September 25, 2024 marked a momentous occasion for millions of Thais, as the government initiates the much-anticipated 10,000 Baht cash handout.