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Indonesia breaks ground on waste-to-energy plant
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.
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Foreign students contribute 5 billion USD annually to Malaysia’s economy
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
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
Indonesia intensifies cloud seeding as wildfires worsen
Thailand uses tech to convert plastic waste into oil
Singapore strives to preserve essential green spaces
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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.
Thailand steps up support for coconut farmers amid domestic oversupply
Jul 15, 2026 17:46
The Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand has asked importers and coconut milk producers to temporarily reduce imports and give priority to purchasing domestic coconuts.
Singapore, Japan strengthen cooperation in energy market management
Jul 14, 2026 11:19
The MoC aims to promote cooperation and information exchange on gas and electricity markets. It will also facilitate greater knowledge sharing on energy market surveillance approaches, regulation design, and system stabilisation measures.
Malaysia sees rise in international tourist arrivals
Jul 10, 2026 11:10
The growth was driven by strong demand from key source markets, including ASEAN member states, China, Japan, Australia, China's Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Thai commission strengthens trade competition framework
Jul 09, 2026 12:46
Following its participation in negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN – Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, the TCCT underscored the growing importance of incorporating competition law cooperation into international trade agreements.
Indonesia's carbon market emerges as new growth driver
Jul 08, 2026 15:41
The total transaction value is estimated to reach 5 trillion IDR (approximately 277.52 million USD), which is projected to generate around 500 billion IDR in non-tax state revenue (PNBP).
Thailand sets up committee to probe local government exam fraud
Jul 08, 2026 15:25
The committee is tasked with examining the allegations and their legal implications, and must submit its findings to the PM within 30 days from July 6, with progress reports every 10 days.
Thailand wins UN public service award for inclusive education
Jul 06, 2026 21:39
Thailand has received the top honour at the 2026 United Nations Public Service Awards in the category "Delivering Inclusive and Equitable Services for Leaving No One Behind."
Indonesia considers carbon incentives to accelerate green port development
Jul 04, 2026 10:09
Under the proposal, ports meeting green standards could receive economic incentives similar to those available for certified green buildings.
Cambodia steps up efforts to conserve aquatic resources
Jul 02, 2026 12:59
Fish account for approximately 76% of the protein consumed by households in Cambodia, underscoring their critical role in ensuring food security and supporting the livelihoods of around 2 million people.
Thailand ramps up measures against potential super El Niño
Jul 01, 2026 08:28
A super El Niño could bring higher temperatures and significantly reduce water storage in reservoirs. In response, ONWR called for closer real-time monitoring of water resources, continued implementation of the 2026 rainy-season water management plan, and stronger integrated water resource management involving relevant agencies and river basin committees.
Malaysia tightens oversight of data centres to protect water, power resources
Jun 26, 2026 11:12
Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat on June 24, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Fadillah Yusof said the measure is aimed at eliminating “phantom demand”, where companies reserve large amounts of electricity and water but fail to use them fully.
Lao academy promotes application of Complete Works of Ho Chi Minh in political education
Jun 25, 2026 12:22
The project to research and translate the Complete Works of Ho Chi Minh from Vietnamese into Lao, comprising 15 volumes, is a key national project that has received close attention and direction from leaders of both countries. It is the result of cooperation between NAPPA and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.
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