BANGKOK -- Thailand's business sentiment rose marginally in February, mainly thanks to improvements in the manufacturing sector, the central bank said on Monday.

According to the Bank of Thailand, the Southeast Asian country's business sentiment index (BSI) was recorded at 48.9 last month, slightly up from 48.5 in January, as most components of the index increased. (Thailand-Business Sentiment)

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PHNOM PENH -- The Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year 2024 has injected stronger momentum into bilateral relations in culture, tourism and trade, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said.

Although the exchange year had come to an end, both countries still continue to promote potentials with each other, Hun Manet wrote on social media on Sunday. (Cambodia-China-Tourism)

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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that his country has been working towards safeguarding wildlife treasures for a robust ecosystem and sustainable development, highlighting an intrinsic connection between humanity and nature.

In his message on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the prime minister said Pakistan is blessed with mesmerizing biodiversity and that it is the nation's responsibility to protect the extraordinary wildlife that enriches lives and ecosystems. (Pakistan-Ecosystem-Wildlife)

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HONG KONG -- Chinese animated mega-hit "Ne Zha 2" has taken the Hong Kong and Macao box offices by storm since its general release on Feb. 22, claiming the top spot on the Chinese mainland film box office charts for the region.

As of March 2, the film has surpassed 32 million Hong Kong dollars (4.11 million U.S. dollars). The blockbuster's popularity is evident, with over 800 screenings scheduled in Hong Kong and Macao on Sunday alone. Projections for Monday and Tuesday indicate that screenings will exceed 600, sustaining the film's momentum. (Hong Kong-Ne Zha 2)

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BANGKOK -- Relevant departments from China, Myanmar and Thailand recently held a ministerial coordination meeting here on jointly combating transnational telecom fraud crimes. They engaged in in-depth exchanges and reached a series of consensuses on strengthening cooperation.

The meeting highlighted the severe situation posed by transnational telecom fraud crimes, which seriously harm regional economic development and social stability while infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of citizens of all countries. (Thailand-China-Myanmar-Telecom Fraud) Enditem

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