Thailand, Indonesia deepen ties in halal sector, push investment

10 Sept 03:00 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand and Indonesia forged a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in the halal industry and expand investment across key sectors.
The nations aim to boost bilateral trade to US$23 billion, transforming from trading partners to "co-creation partners" through integrated production, investment, technology, and innovation.
Prime Minister Anutin's visit solidified commitments to deepen ASEAN economic integration, positioning Thailand as a manufacturing hub and Indonesia as a vast market and maritime gateway.
Four Memoranda of Understanding were exchanged, covering tourism promotion, strategic marketing, carbon market cooperation, and broader economic collaboration.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.