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Indonesian government doubles down on fuel subsidies, cuts airfare VAT

08 tháng 04. 2026

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said in a press conference on Monday that, so long as oil did not average more than US$97 per barrel for the year

Viet Nam government’s plans in place to build at least five globally competitive cities by 2045

08 tháng 04. 2026

By 2045, Viet Nam’s urbanisation rate is expected to reach upper-middle level in ASEAN and Asia

Viet Nam set for strong growth as ASEAN+3 faces rising global risks: AMRO

08 tháng 04. 2026

Viet Nam is expected to lead ASEAN+3 in growth, supported by resilient demand and investment, as AMRO warns of rising risks from global energy shocks

West Asia’s conflict might push Southeast Asia to rethink its energy strategy

08 tháng 04. 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing governments across Southeast Asia to seriously ask what their energy future looks like if supplies from the Middle East become increasingly fragile

Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum

06 tháng 04. 2026

Singapore’s electric vehicle (EV) market faces growing bottlenecks as uneven charging infrastructure and energy management issues threaten to slow adoption

Viet Nam, Laos step up investment cooperation to advance East–West Economic Corridor connectivity

06 tháng 04. 2026

The forum served as an important platform to enhance connectivity and promote investment, trade and tourism ties along the EWEC

Carbon tax clarifies costs, but compliance demands widen

06 tháng 04. 2026

Singapore’s carbon tax and plan to import 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035 are raising costs for carbon-intensive power whilst improving the relative appeal of cleaner energy

Japan-Cambodia Association pledges expanded health sector ties

06 tháng 04. 2026

JCA aims to encourage greater involvement of Japanese businesses in achieving Cambodia’s healthcare, human resources, and infrastructure objectives