
Japanese gov’t attaches great importance to ties with Vietnam: expert
Prof. Dr. Oba Mie from Kanagawa University has highlighted the importance the Japanese Government attaches to relations with Vietnam...
Indonesia to partner with Japan to produce biofuel from palm oil methane
The Indonesian state energy company Pertamina will cooperate with engineering giant JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) of Japan
Malaysia, Indonesia lead domestic travel demand recovery in Southeast Asia
Malaysia and Indonesia are leading the recovery of domestic travel demand in Southeast Asia, reaching 100 percent growth in March compared with the same level in 2019, an official of Google Asia Pacific has said.
Laos enjoys trade surplus in three consecutive months
Laos enjoyed increasing trade surplus in three consecutive months of this year, despite the continuing depreciation of the Kip
Philippines unveils offshore wind power roadmap
The Philippines has released its offshore wind power roadmap, in which two scenarios are outlined for the development of the country’s wind power industry.
Thailand promotes e-commerce development
The Thai government has vowed to move forward with its e-commerce development plan, aiming to increase domestic e-commerce revenue to more than 7.1 trillion baht (209 billion USD) by 2027.
Indonesian economy forecast to grow 4.6 percent in 2022
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the Russia-Ukraine war could cause Indonesia’s economy to decline to 4.6 percent this year, said Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Bambang Soesatyo.
Indonesian economy forecast to grow 4.6 percent in 2022
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the Russia-Ukraine war could cause Indonesia’s economy to decline to 4.6 percent this year
Myanmar's Yangon int'l airport reopens after two-year suspension
Myanmar reopened the Yangon International Airport on April 17, more than two years
Philippines: death toll from storm Megi rises to 167
The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Philippines caused by tropical storm Megi has risen to 167
Singapore tightens monetary policy for third time to deal with inflation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on April 14 tightened monetary policy, the third time since October 2021, with the aim to combat inflation that is expected to heat up.
Indonesia expects 4.5-5.2 percent growth in Q1
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has projected that the country’s economy will grow 4.5 percent to 5.2 percent in the first quarter of 2022.
Indonesia re-opens sailing route to Malaysia
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has allowed the resumption of sailing route from Karimun international port in Riau Islands to Stulang Laut port in Malaysia
Vietnam to be attractive strategic partner for Canada: Expert
Joly’s visit mainly aims to highlight the longstanding bilateral relationship between Canada and Vietnam
Optimistic outlook for economic growth of ASEAN+3
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on April 12 published its annual ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2022 which forecasts the region’s growth at 4.7 percent this year and 4.6 percent in 2023.