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Cambodia, Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in cross-border payments
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two central banks through the exchange of knowledge and experience in four key areas including the development of digital payment and settlement systems, monetary policy and monitoring of macroeconomic conditions, improvement of the financial environment and financial knowledge, and management of economic and monetary museums.
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Cambodia, Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in cross-border payments
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two central banks through the exchange of knowledge and experience in four key areas including the development of digital payment and settlement systems, monetary policy and monitoring of macroeconomic conditions, improvement of the financial environment and financial knowledge, and management of economic and monetary museums.
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.
Foreign students contribute 5 billion USD annually to Malaysia’s economy
Laos streamlines sustainable development management apparatus
China-Laos railway moves more than 90 million tonnes of cargo
Phnom Penh aims to become leading regional urban tourism destination
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Phnom Penh aims to become leading regional urban tourism destination
Aug 19, 2026 14:22
Phnom Penh is not only Cambodia’s political, administrative, economic, commercial and cultural centre, but also an important international tourism gateway and a modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan destination connecting visitors with attractions across the country.
ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary celebrated in Israel
Aug 18, 2026 13:16
Relations between Israel and ASEAN countries have expanded in recent years across the fields of trade, investment, technology, agriculture, tourism and innovation.
Singapore strives to preserve essential green spaces
Aug 17, 2026 11:59
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.
ADB to provide 750 million USD to expand universal healthcare in Philippines
Aug 14, 2026 11:31
The ADB said the funding will support Subprogramme 3 of the Build Universal Health Care Programme.
Thailand steps up AI adoption to drive public sector reform
Aug 13, 2026 10:05
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.
Indonesia’s agricultural development orientations open up cooperation with Vietnam
Aug 12, 2026 08:55
Speaking at a roundtable in Jakarta on August 10, Sembiring said Vietnam and Indonesia have shared crop varieties and agricultural production experience, with Vietnam offering valuable lessons for Indonesia.
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.
Special communiqué on passing of Lao National Assembly President
Aug 10, 2026 08:10
To honour Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane’s contributions and express deepest condolences over his passing, the LPRP Central Committee, the National Assembly, the Government and the Lao Front for National Development have decided to declare a five-day national mourning period from August 9 to 13 at the National Convention Centre.
Malaysia moves to protect farmland from industrial expansion
Aug 07, 2026 12:44
Indonesia has already set aside about 25,000 hectares through the Permanent Food Production Zones programme, which will help protect land from encroachment by industries.
Malaysia moves to protect farmland from industrial expansion
Aug 07, 2026 09:24
Indonesia has already set aside about 25,000 hectares through the Permanent Food Production Zones programme, which will help protect land from encroachment by industries.
Indonesia takes drastic measures to respond to strong El Niño
Aug 06, 2026 10:01
Under its response plan for agriculture and forestry, Indonesia is stepping up forest and peatland fire prevention and firefighting, deploying weather modification technology, improving irrigation systems, putting boreholes into operation, distributing drought-resistant crop varieties, and expanding agricultural insurance. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of drought on rice, palm oil and coffee production.
Indonesia takes drastic measures to respond to strong El Niño
Aug 06, 2026 10:01
Under its response plan for agriculture and forestry, Indonesia is stepping up forest and peatland fire prevention and firefighting, deploying weather modification technology, improving irrigation systems, putting boreholes into operation, distributing drought-resistant crop varieties, and expanding agricultural insurance. These measures aim to mitigate the impact of drought on rice, palm oil and coffee production.
Indonesia develops financing mechanism for biofuel programme
Aug 05, 2026 14:43
Under the plan, the government will set reference prices for key bioethanol feedstocks – corn, cassava, and sugarcane – to help ensure stable returns for local farmers.
Thailand steps up business cooperation with Indonesia
Aug 05, 2026 14:42
Thailand and Indonesia should connect the “mainland and archipelago” by using Thailand as a manufacturing hub and Indonesia as a large market and maritime economic gateway, said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Cambodia launches tourism promotion campaign during Green Season
Aug 04, 2026 10:13
Under the programme, both domestic and international visitors travelling to Siem Reap can enjoy discounts of between 10% and 50% on a wide range of tourism services offered by participating three-, four- and five-star accommodation providers.
WB approves nearly 269 million USD water, sanitation project for Philippines
Aug 04, 2026 10:12
According to the WB, the Philippines Accelerated Water and Sanitation Project in Selected Areas (AWSPSA) has a total investment of 268.62 million USD, including 250.87 million USD in World Bank financing.
Indonesia moves to protect sugar industry with tougher import rules
Aug 03, 2026 09:34
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.
Malaysia moves to strengthen rice reserves to bolster food security
Jul 31, 2026 09:17
Malaysia's overall rice supply remains at a healthy level, with total trading stocks standing at 1.249 million metric tonnes as of July 14, including a 200,000 metric tonne stockpile capable of meeting national demand for 6.2 months.
Indonesia aims to become ASEAN’s leading MICE hub
Jul 30, 2026 16:41
An Indonesian official reaffirmed the country's ambition to strengthen its position as ASEAN's business events hub while promoting high-quality and sustainable tourism that generates greater added value.
Malaysia on track to achieve high-income status by 2028-2030: OECD
Jul 30, 2026 11:52
Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to expand by 4.9% in 2026 and 5% in 2027. Inflation is projected to rise to 2.1% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, driven by higher wages and energy prices, while unemployment is expected to decline further to a healthy 2.9% in 2026.
Laos promotes preservation, development of UNESCO-listed khaen heritage
Jul 29, 2026 12:33
In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Chaleun Yiapaoher, Honorary Advisory Chairman of the Lao Khaen Association, described this arts form as one of the most distinctive cultural symbols of the Southeast Asian nation, with a history spanning more than 3,000 years.
Thailand's exports to US surge
Jul 29, 2026 12:32
Thai exports to the US grew over the first nine months of the fiscal year (starting October 1, 2025), up by nearly 34% year-on-year for a value of 2.13 trillion THB (63.32 billion USD).
Micro dramas offer new opportunities for Thailand’s content creators
Jul 28, 2026 16:35
The rapid growth of vertical dramas is creating opportunities across Thailand’s creative economy, including literature, scriptwriting, video production, music, fashion and beauty, voice acting, translation, digital marketing and intellectual property (IP) management.
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