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Indonesia promotes Halal industry through large-scale free certification programme
The opening of the 2025 SEHATI quota is part of the government’s strategy to encourage halal certification for UMK products, aiming to enhance their competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
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Thailand moves to ensure tourist safety, protect marine ecosystems
As many as 39 support and safety centres have been set up along Thailand's coastlines, aiming to ensure tourist safety and encourage the public to protect marine ecosystems by avoiding littering, refraining from feeding or touching rare marine animals, and respecting natural habitats.
Latin American media praises Vietnam's response to US tariff policy
Latin American news agency Prensa Latina has highlighted Vietnam’s approach in addressing the latest US tariff policy as flexible, intelligent, pragmatic, and creative.
Singapore to form task force to tackle fallout from US tariffs
Malaysia calls for ASEAN agreement on US tariff negotiations
Thai Chamber of Commerce unveils new strategy to foster growth
Thailand revises tourism strategy after earthquake
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Laos aims for sustainable infrastructure development
Apr 02, 2025 11:00
Laos' Enabling Environment Roadmap for Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM EE) outlines strategies for the effective management of public infrastructure, including roads, schools, and hospitals, with a focus on resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Thailand targets reduction in US trade surplus to 20 billion USD
Apr 02, 2025 08:17
Thailand is aiming to reduce its trade surplus with the US to 20 billion USD by importing more US products, according to head of the country’s industry ministry's industrial economics office Passakorn Chairat.
Cambodia strengthens cross-border crime control
Apr 01, 2025 09:23
In 2024, Cambodia cracked down 197 cases relating to human trafficking and sexual exploitation, an increase of over 20% compared to the previous year. The authorities identified 523 victims and arrested 273 suspects and sent them to court, including 30 foreigners.
Singapore unveils digital platform to train maritime workforce
Mar 31, 2025 09:13
Singapore has launched a digital platform to enhance maritime workforce training, with full implementation expected in the second half of 2025, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced on March 27.
Cuban newspaper launches special sub-web marking 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba ties
Mar 26, 2025 14:10
Indonesia keeps commitment on energy transition
Mar 25, 2025 10:32
The US withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will not reduce the nine other countries' commitment to support Indonesia to achieve the net-zero target date by 2060.
Indonesia rolls out people's schools initiative
Mar 24, 2025 10:30
Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has identified over 200 potential sites for the establishment of people’s schools (Sekolah Rakyat), a programme designed to provide free, quality education to children from economically disadvantaged families.
Thailand developing AI to detect financial fraud
Mar 19, 2025 10:42
Thailand is rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) for fraud detection, according to SAS Institute, a global leader in the data and AI field.
Indonesia to convert waste into fuel, power in 30 big cities
Mar 18, 2025 10:05
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung said each city can produce around 20 megawatts of electricity. The products obtained from waste processing will not be limited to electricity but also include fuel oil, which will be produced using pyrolysis technology.
Thailand takes measures to control fruit supply
Mar 16, 2025 08:41
These strategies are designed to prepare for an anticipated surplus in fruit production, lift domestic consumption, and expand export opportunities.
Malaysia upskills civil servants in AI tools
Mar 13, 2025 09:58
The initiative aims to enable civil servants to better generate content, summarise information, analyse data, and enhance meetings with AI-generated notes.
Thailand advances plans for major southern Marina
Mar 12, 2025 10:07
The project to build a marina in the southern province of Surat Thani is estimated to cost 12.172 billion THB (360 million USD) and is expected to accommodate 120 cruise routes annually, generating at least 8 billion THB in revenue.
Singapore to apply AI in elderly care
Mar 11, 2025 10:01
As Singapore's aging population grows rapidly, projected to reach 25% of the total population by 2030, technology is seen as a key solution to address healthcare workforce shortages.
Thailand rolls out anti-scam sandbox
Mar 11, 2025 09:33
One highlight of the DE fence platform is that it is connected to the databases of telecom operators to obtain the most up-to-date number information. It is also connected to the databases of the Royal Thai Police, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, the AOC 1441 Center, and the DES Ministry.
Indonesia faces hurdles in pursuing progressive VAT system
Mar 07, 2025 09:22
Indonesia’s value-added tax (VAT) system is struggling to balance the need to generate sufficient revenue for public services while avoiding regressivity, according to an analysis published by the East Asia Forum.
Thailand tightens safety measures for agricultural exports
Mar 06, 2025 10:03
Efforts are focused on ensuring compliance with international safety standards through stricter oversight, chemical residue testing, and pest inspections.
Indonesia plans over 20 energy projects in 2025
Mar 06, 2025 09:09
Indonesia remains heavily dependent on coal and is one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters. However, President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to phase out coal-fired power generation within 15 years and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Indonesia to develop 3 million ha of paddy fields, modern agricultural clusters
Mar 04, 2025 11:16
Modern agriculture clusters are designed to achieve food self-sufficiency and to turn Indonesia into the world's food hub.
Singapore army invests in uncrewed systems to address manpower shortages
Mar 03, 2025 14:54
Singapore is ramping up its deployment of uncrewed systems and restructuring its armed forces to address a shrinking pool of potential military recruits amid demographic shifts.
ASEAN ready to adopt AEC Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Mar 03, 2025 14:53
As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia aims to enhance intra-ASEAN trade and investment while also leading efforts to explore and expand economic cooperation and partnerships beyond the region.
Singapore issues guidelines for cloud services, data centres
Feb 27, 2025 12:52
The guidelines introduced by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) provides specific recommendations for cloud service providers and data centre operators.
Malaysia vows to promote green investment collaboration during ASEAN chairmanship
Feb 26, 2025 10:15
In his speech at the 2025 ASEAN Banking and Finance Summit in Kuala Lumpur on February 25, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the bloc’s energy transition cannot occur in isolation and that no country can achieve its sustainability goals without strong regional cooperation.
Indonesia launches new sovereign wealth fund
Feb 25, 2025 10:41
The new fund, known as Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara, which is modeled on Singapore's investment arm Temasek, was approved by the parliament this month. It will take control of government holdings in state companies, with an initial budget of 20 billion USD.
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