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Southeast Asia’s six largest economies forecast to grow 4.8% annually through 2035
Vietnam is expected to remain the region’s fastest-growing economy while Thailand is projected to record slower growth than its regional peers.
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Malaysia to review measures to ease impact of higher electricity bills
Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Government will continue to ensure that targeted subsidies are implemented fairly and reasonably, with the interests and well-being of the people given priority.
Thailand considers tourism fee to create new source of funding
Under the current draft, foreign tourists would pay 450 THB per person, regardless of whether they eventually enter Thailand by air, land or sea.
Thailand upgrades GDP growth to 2.5% in 2026
International delegates inspect UXO clearance efforts in Laos
ASEAN highlights its central role in Indo-Pacific
Thailand eases rules for foreign enterprises
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Russian website highlights potential for stronger Vietnam-Russia ties
Sep 09, 2026 08:35
The state visit by the top Vietnamese leader comes as Vietnam and Russia continue to maintain and strengthen their ties across various fields, it noted.
Russian think tank sees Vietnam as strategic hub for businesses in Asia
Sep 08, 2026 10:51
Geofor said Vietnam's drive for industrialisation, higher productivity, technological mastery and deeper international integration creates significant room for Russian businesses and technology providers to expand their engagement in the country.
France seeks to promote strategic cooperation with Vietnam: official
Sep 07, 2026 20:28
According to the Élysée Palace, a key objective of the visit to France by Party General Secretary and President To Lam is to drive the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2024, thereby helping reinforce the strategic autonomy of both nations and supporting Vietnam’s ambitious development goals.
Thailand shortens visa-free stay to 30 days from September 15
Sep 04, 2026 11:26
Thailand's reduction of the visa-free stay period to 30 days applies to visitors from 60 countries and territories, including China, the US and 27 EU countries.
French doctor’s 40-year view of Vietnam’s economic rise
Sep 03, 2026 09:25
Gildas Tréguier's involvement with Vietnam began in 1988 and became central to his career. Over four decades, he has engaged in successive phases of the “Born and Raised in Vietnam” programme, run by APPEL, GHBS, and partners, including Lorient city and Brittany region. He has also worked with the FSFV, established in 2015, for more than a decade.
Indonesia breaks ground on waste-to-energy plant
Aug 27, 2026 22:08
The project is the second PSEL facility undertaken by investment management agency Danantara Indonesia, following the PSEL project in Bali, construction of which began in July. It is part of the environmentally friendly waste treatment programme under Presidential Decree No. 109/2025.
Foreign students contribute 5 billion USD annually to Malaysia’s economy
Aug 26, 2026 13:14
The role of international students extends beyond universities, benefiting local communities and service sectors in areas where students live and study.
Singapore unveils measures to strengthen family support
Aug 25, 2026 11:31
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that under the new childcare leave policy, each working parent will be entitled to eight days of leave per year if they have one child aged 12 or below, 10 days if they have two children, and 12 days if they have three or more children
Laos streamlines sustainable development management apparatus
Aug 24, 2026 09:56
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone made the directive while chairing a recent meeting of the National Steering Committee for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2026.
Indonesia intensifies cloud seeding as wildfires worsen
Aug 20, 2026 12:26
Indonesia is expanding the use of cloud seeding, a technique that disperses substances such as silver iodide, salt and other particles into clouds to trigger rainfall. The method is rarely used worldwide as a direct response to wildfires.
Thailand uses tech to convert plastic waste into oil
Aug 18, 2026 13:16
Patcharatarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, deputy spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, said on August 16 that the Government is working to reduce living costs and generate income for the public by applying science, technology, and innovation to turn "waste" around people into career and income opportunities for households while easing the community's landfill burden.
Singapore strives to preserve essential green spaces
Aug 17, 2026 12:00
Singapore's statistics show that its population has now reached around 6.11 million. Rapid population growth is placing significant pressure on land resources and the pace of new development.
Cambodia encourages localities to develop infrastructure, attract tourists
Aug 14, 2026 11:34
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 12 encouraged provinces nationwide to continue investing in public infrastructure and improving local tourist attractions to attract both domestic and international visitors, reported the Cambodian news agency AKP.
Thailand steps up AI adoption to drive public sector reform
Aug 13, 2026 10:19
Thailand is strengthening its digital infrastructure by modernising legal frameworks, recognising electronic meetings and digital public administration, and updating laws to support electronic business transactions.
Singapore increases imports of green power
Aug 12, 2026 13:25
According to EMA, the projects will supply electricity generated by solar farms and battery energy storage systems in Johor state in southern Malaysia.
ASEAN eyes fourth largest economy by 2030
Aug 12, 2026 13:25
ASEAN has set up various mechanisms to support this goal, such as free movement of goods aimed at making it easier to boost regional trade.
Singapore increases imports of green power
Aug 11, 2026 11:46
According to EMA, the projects will supply electricity generated by solar farms and battery energy storage systems in Johor state in southern Malaysia.
AI infrastructure emerges as Southeast Asia's new growth engine
Aug 10, 2026 10:00
Data centres have accelerated in growth throughout Southeast Asia. Much of the region’s recent data centre growth has shifted towards Malaysia; Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are also building capacity.
Indonesia moves to protect sugar industry with tougher import rules
Aug 03, 2026 09:36
The move aims to revive the struggling sugar industry, protect the livelihoods of millions of farmers, and achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production within the next two years.
Indonesia cuts over 2 billion USD in free meals programme budget
Jul 23, 2026 08:23
Secretary of the National Nutrition Agency (NNA) Lili Khamiliyah said that the programme's budget has been cut from 268 trillion IDR (14.9 billion USD) to 229 trillion rupiah (12.8 billion USD).
Malaysia maintains fishing vessel licensing to safeguard fisheries resources
Jul 20, 2026 11:14
Licensing management is not just an administrative process, but rather part of the effort to ensure that fishing activities can continue responsibly without compromising the sustainability of resources, said a Malaysian official.
Singapore to develop water-saving solutions for semiconductor, data centre industries
Jul 17, 2026 11:40
For the semiconductor industry, the funding will support the development of cost-effective water treatment and recycling technologies. In the data centre sector, efforts will focus on improving water efficiency without compromising energy performance.
Malaysia moves to enact landmark climate change law
Jul 16, 2026 14:38
Once passed, the bill will make Malaysia the second ASEAN country, after the Philippines, to enact a dedicated climate change law, and the 60th country in the world to have a standalone legal framework in this area.
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