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ASEAN Economy: A focal point for investment amidst a wave of supply chain restructuring

27 tháng 05. 2026

Data from the World Bank (WB) shows that since 2022, the economies of Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines have all maintained an annual growth rate of at least 4%

Indonesia expands forestry carbon market under new regulation

27 tháng 05. 2026

The Indonesian government is expanding access to carbon investment mechanisms, including a “nesting” approach aimed at preventing the double counting of carbon credits and strengthening market confidence

Indonesia faces mounting maritime logistics challenges

27 tháng 05. 2026

For months, domestic shipping routes, particularly those outside Java, have suffered from container shortages, while soaring freight rates have disrupted supply chains and affected businesses and consumers alike

Malaysia promotes open global trade

27 tháng 05. 2026

Malaysia reaffirmed its support for an open, transparent, predictable, and rules-based multilateral trading system anchored in the World Trade Organisation, while warning against the rise of protectionism and economic fragmentation

Singapore steps up AI adoption among SMEs

27 tháng 05. 2026

According to a joint statement by Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the updated plan is expected to support more than 2,000 SME retailers in strengthening their competitiveness and resilience

Thailand, Viet Nam advance comprehensive strategic partnership through people-to-people diplomacy

27 tháng 05. 2026

Bilateral relations between Viet Nam and Thailand have developed rapidly in recent years, with the upgrade from a Strategic Partnership in 2013 to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership in 2019, and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025 - one of the highest tiers of diplomatic relations

ASEAN, Australia step up connectivity, cooperation initiatives

25 tháng 05. 2026

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted that the establishment of the AAC at the ASEAN–Australia Special Summit in Melbourne in March 2024 reflected the shared commitment of ASEAN and Australia to upgrading their partnership

Indonesia expands high-tech shrimp farming model to boost exports

25 tháng 05. 2026

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the government's commitment in scaling up the development of productive pond farms projects nationwide, following his inspection at the Area-Based Shrimp Farm (BUBK) in Kebumen, Central Java, on May 23