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Viet Nam's roasted coffee exports to Thailand rise as demand shifts to premium brews

04 tháng 05. 2026

Viet Nam shipped about 9,900 tonnes of coffee worth US$80.6 million to Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, up 22.5 per cent in volume and 28.7 per cent in value from a year earlier, according to Viet Nam Customs

Malaysia’s food supply chain shows early stress as fuel costs rise, says economic minister

29 tháng 04. 2026

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government will monitor and implement necessary measures to mitigate the impact on consumers and maintain price stability

Thailand emerges as a new Asian hub for global wealth and luxury

29 tháng 04. 2026

Thailand is emerging as one of Asia’s new wealth hubs as the global capital landscape shifts and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) become increasingly mobile

How global instability drives Singapore’s wealth management boom

29 tháng 04. 2026

Investors are moving capital toward Singapore’s top rated banks to escape global volatility and energy price shocks

In Brunei, 20 compounds issued for price control offences

29 tháng 04. 2026

The most common offences involved the sale of price-controlled items above the prescribed maximum prices under Section 3B of the Act, particularly cooking oil

Laos’ southern provinces eye joint tourism circuit, regional links

29 tháng 04. 2026

The country is aiming to link up with nearby visitor attractions in Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Thailand. This initiative is seen as key to expanding tourism in the region and providing more attractive options for visitors.

Recycled plastic is in greater demand. So why does Malaysia have to import waste to make them?

29 tháng 04. 2026

The United Nations Development Programme estimated Malaysia produces over one million tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which a mere 10 per cent is recycled

Thailand Turns Procurement Into a $20bn Engine for SMEs, Green Goals and OECD Ambitions

29 tháng 04. 2026

Director General Patricia Mongkhonvanit tells IPPC 2026 that strategic procurement reform has driven historic gains for small businesses, sustainability and global governance standards