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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

ASEAN, RoK launch methane mitigation project in Indonesia

24 tháng 05. 2026

The 20 million USD project, which will run for three years, is funded through the ASEAN – Korea Cooperation Fund in coordination with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

El Niño, Middle East conflict threaten Philippine rice output

24 tháng 05. 2026

The Philippine agriculture sector estimates El Niño could cut the country’s rice output by up to 4 million tonnes this year. The Department of Agriculture has lowered its production forecast for 2026 from 20.28 million tonnes to 19.87 million tonnes

Indonesia cracks down on rice speculation and price manipulation

24 tháng 05. 2026

Head of Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) and Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said that tighter monitoring remains necessary despite the country’s currently secure rice supply

Key advantages underpin growth of Malaysia’s semiconductor industry

24 tháng 05. 2026

Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is benefiting from accelerating China+1 supply chain diversification, deeper localisation by global semiconductor equipment makers and rising demand for optical and power semiconductors tied to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centre expansion

Malaysians increasingly embrace national EV brand

24 tháng 05. 2026

According to a Proton statement issued on May 22, strong demand for the company’s electric and hybrid vehicle models resulted in the delivery of 11,617 Proton e.MAS vehicles nationwide during the first four months of the year, driving sales up by 329.5%

Thailand strengthens cooperation with IEA to enhance energy security

24 tháng 05. 2026

Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said after the meeting that IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol praised Thailand’s energy policy direction, describing it as being on the right track and in line with the global energy situation, which is facing growing challenges