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Indonesia exported 572,506 two-wheelers in 2024, a slightly increase from 570,004 units in the previous year, reported the country's Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI).

Thailand has been working on the Clean Air Act, expected to be implemented by April with strict regulations for both public and private sectors to address the country's air pollution crisis.

Thailand’s cabinet on January 13 approved a draft law that will legalise gambling and casino, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs, and investment.

Indonesia plans to impose an excise tax on sugary packaged beverages starting July 2025, aiming to curb excessive sugar consumption and address rising health concerns, the country’s Finance Ministry announced.

ASEAN must strengthen its global leadership on sustainability to further enhance the its community vision 2045 agenda which is expected to be finalised during Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year, according to ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn.

Thailand and Pakistan have agreed to restart discussions under their Joint Trade Committee (JTC) at the ministerial level, ending a decade-long hiatus.

The Argentinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship has recently announced that the Philippines authorised Argentine exports of poultry meat and pork and the extension to export beef with bone, offal and fats.

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has urged the Thai government to improve efficiency of government revenue collection and effectiveness of public spending as the country’s public debt is projected to reach 69.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2029.

Thailand's major retail groups are launching their most ambitious Lunar New Year campaigns, bolstered by the government's latest Easy e-Receipt 2.0 tax incentive scheme.

Indonesia is hoping to cool down the global economic rivalry by joining the Russia and China-led BRICS, according to Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono.

The China-ASEAN Medical Regional Procurement Platform has been recently launched at a ceremony in Fangchenggang city, China’s Guangxi.

Four people were killed in Batam city, Riau Islands province of Indonesia, after a landslide struck a housing complex early on January 13.

Myanmar police reported on January 13 that at least 12 bodies have been recovered following a jade mine collapse in Kachin State, located in the northern part of the country.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has positioned economic diplomacy at the forefront of the nation's international engagement strategy.

A tax reform committee has been set by the Finance Ministry of Thailand to study the implementation of a negative income tax (NIT) system.

As the current ASEAN Chair, Malaysia can propose a discussion between Southeast Asian and BRICS countries to diversify trade ties and reduce reliance on traditional partners.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced a set of projects worth a total of 129 billion JPY (815 million USD) in Indonesia during his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on January 11.

Thailand is intensifying efforts to expand its Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as a core strategy to boost economic growth and enhance its competitiveness in global markets.

Vietnam continued efforts to connect with global partners, especially those to explore new growth drivers in Latin America, the Middle East-Africa, and G7 industrialised nations via external affairs and diplomatic activities of Party and State leaders, according to local Argentine media.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on January 10 met with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to the Southeast Asian country, pledging to enhance cooperation in addressing urgent regional and international challenges, including tensions in the East Sea, the Middle East, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.