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Vietnam, ASEAN highlight inclusive social development at UN
ASEAN will continue to work closely with the UN under the ASEAN–UN Plan of Action for 2026–2030, helping translate commitments to social development into concrete and sustainable outcomes and bring tangible improvements to people's lives, particularly those of vulnerable groups, Ambassador Do Hung Viet affirmed.
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Indonesia expand carbon market incentives
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan outlined three primary sectors open to green investment, including sustainable agriculture through low-emission rice cultivation, waste-to-energy processing, and marine conservation through blue carbon development.
Indonesia expand carbon market incentives
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan outlined three primary sectors open to green investment, including sustainable agriculture through low-emission rice cultivation, waste-to-energy processing, and marine conservation through blue carbon development.
Thailand deploys AI system to manage agricultural supply
Malaysia seeks deeper halal technology cooperation with Vietnam
ASEAN steps up cooperation in fight against criminal fugitives
Cambodia’s non-bank financial sector assets triple in five years
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Singapore builds first gas-fired power plant integrated with battery storage
Oct 01, 2026 08:29
The 670MW plant is scheduled to begin operations in 2029, with an investment of 1.2 billion SGD (939 million USD). Using combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, it will be Singapore’s largest single-unit power plant, generating enough electricity to supply about 1.2 million four-room apartments a year.
ASEAN boosts media cooperation in digital era
Sep 30, 2026 22:24
The meeting, held in the Lao capital of Vientiane from September 28-29, brought together representatives from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to strengthen regional cooperation in information and media.
ADB approves 1.5 billion USD loan to help Philippines mitigate impact of Middle East conflict
Sep 29, 2026 10:24
The ADB funding will help the Philippine Government secure fuel supplies, maintain access to electricity, healthcare, food, and medicine at affordable prices, and assist Filipino workers abroad in returning home. The loan is provided through ADB’s Countercyclical Support Facility (CSF), a financial instrument designed to provide rapid budget support to member countries in times of economic shocks.
Thailand collaborates with Google to develop data centre standards
Sep 28, 2026 15:38
Thailand and Google will collaborate to build environmentally friendly and sustainable data centre standards, with Google confirming plans to invest 1 billion USD in developing a data centre in Chonburi province and a Google Cloud Region in Bangkok.
Thailand collaborates with Google to develop data centre standards
Sep 28, 2026 15:37
Thailand and Google will collaborate to build environmentally friendly and sustainable data centre standards, with Google confirming plans to invest 1 billion USD in developing a data centre in Chonburi province and a Google Cloud Region in Bangkok.
Malaysia diversifies tourism products to lure visitors
Sep 25, 2026 09:31
The three new offerings cater to specific tourist segments by integrating elements of education, gastronomy, agriculture, culture, nature and local community engagement.
Timor-Leste prepares legal instruments for ASEAN integration
Sep 23, 2026 12:36
Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs Milena Rangel said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste is coordinating with other ministries and agencies to develop and finalise necessary legal instruments for integration, with nearly 50 targeted for completion in 2026 - 2027.
Thai newspaper highlights new milestone for Vietnam’s stock market
Sep 22, 2026 12:03
It described the upgrade as a milestone for Vietnam’s stock market after years of reforms aimed at attracting foreign investors.
Timor-Leste co-hosts China–ASEAN Expo
Sep 21, 2026 14:33
This is the first time Timor-Leste has participated in CAEXPO as ASEAN’s 11th member and also the first time it has served as a co-organiser of the event.
Indonesia investigates 25 fortified rice brands that failed to meet nutritional requirements
Sep 18, 2026 11:24
The Indonesian government plans to revoke the marketing licences for 25 substandard rice brands and withdraw the related products from the market.
Cambodia, Global Fund strengthen cooperation against HIV, TB, malaria
Sep 17, 2026 11:18
The meeting focused on Cambodia’s progress and priorities in combating HIV, TB and malaria, as well as preparations for the Global Fund’s eighth grant cycle (GC8), with an emphasis on country ownership, sustainability and health system strengthening.
Southeast Asia’s six largest economies forecast to grow 4.8% annually through 2035
Sep 17, 2026 11:18
Vietnam is expected to remain the region’s fastest-growing economy while Thailand is projected to record slower growth than its regional peers.
Malaysia leads ASEAN in post-quantum security readiness
Sep 17, 2026 11:18
The ranking reflects the country’s preparations to protect government data, financial transactions, digital identities, communications systems and essential services from future cybersecurity threats posed by advances in quantum computing.
Thailand considers tourism fee to create new source of funding
Sep 16, 2026 10:55
Under the current draft, foreign tourists would pay 450 THB per person, regardless of whether they eventually enter Thailand by air, land or sea.
FDI inflows to Philippines down 17.83% in first half
Sep 15, 2026 09:22
The BSP said capital placements came primarily from Japan, the US and Singapore and mainly flowed into the manufacturing, financial and insurance and real estate industries.
Vietnam's Consulate General in Osaka taps youth to advance OV resolution
Sep 14, 2026 18:48
The resolution shifts the Party's approach from "pooling, gathering and caring for" OV to "accompanying them and creating mechanisms", opening the door to deeper engagement in national development.
Cambodia’s Techo airport serves nearly 2 million int’l passengers in first year
Sep 11, 2026 15:14
According to Sin Chansereyvutha, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Secretariat of Civil Aviation of Cambodia, said passenger traffic through the airport has not increased as expected due to the impact of conflicts in the Middle East. Cargo traffic, however, has continued to grow steadily.
Vietnam cooperates with UN to advance gender equality
Sep 10, 2026 17:08
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu highlighted Vietnam’s positive achievements in promoting gender equality, noting that 13 of the 20 targets under the national strategy on gender equality had been met or exceeded by 2025.
Lao newspaper hails Vietnam’s achievements, highlights strategic cohesion
Sep 08, 2026 10:51
For the Lao people, Vietnam’s achievements are a source of pride and encouragement. The special relationship forged through history will continue to be strengthened through present cooperation and future shared aspirations.
France seeks to promote strategic cooperation with Vietnam: official
Sep 07, 2026 09:59
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 08:09
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.
Mexican newspaper spotlights Vietnam’s transformation after four decades
Sep 03, 2026 09:25
Pedro Gellert wrote in a September 1 article for Regeneración, the political news outlet of Mexico’s ruling National Regeneration Movement, that Vietnam’s socialist-oriented development drive stands out for its progress. The piece, timed to Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), highlights 40 years of Doi moi (Renewal) process.
Singapore considers tighter social media restrictions for young people
Sep 01, 2026 10:05
Singapore is considering introducing daily limits on social media use for young people, along with other mandatory measures aimed at curbing addictive features and potentially harmful online interactions involving those under 18.
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