The new service was inaugurated with the arrival of a container vessel operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) from Singapore, marking the start of international operations at Patimban's container terminal.
The two sides agreed to expedite FTA negotiations and work toward resolving outstanding issues in agricultural products, industrial goods, government procurement, energy and raw materials, digital trade, and regulatory matters, including intellectual property.
Data from the central bank showed that after recording net foreign outflows in the first quarter of 2026, Indonesia's government bond market rebounded with net inflows of 17.7 trillion IDR. Meanwhile, cumulative foreign investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities reached 174 trillion IDR.
One person was killed and 24 others were reported missing after a passenger boat sank off Indonesia's South Sulawesi province following an engine failure on July 15.
As of December last year, Malaysia’s installed capacity of renewable energy had increased to 31% in line with the government’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal.
The proposed project would use rice husks as its primary feedstock, with an estimated one million tonnes processed annually using advanced technology developed in Kazakhstan. At present, the top priority is to secure a stable supply of raw materials from rice-producing provinces across the Mekong Delta.
The Department of Customs requested regional customs sub-departments to provide maximum facilitation and ensure same-day customs clearance for exported agricultural, forestry and fishery products, including outside regular working hours.
E5RON92 petrol rose by 635 VND to a maximum of 19,826 VND (0.76 USD) per litre, while E10RON95-III went up 547 VND to 20,550 VND per litre.
Under the approach, competent agencies will review existing regulations, strengthen inspections of fire prevention and firefighting systems, and implement measures including weather modification through cloud seeding, monitoring water levels in peatland areas, and pre-positioning personnel and equipment in high-risk locations.
From October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the Customs Department of Thailand seized illegal cannabis in 3,309 cases, totalling more than 37,210 kilograms and valued at over 474 million THB. Of these, 3,266 cases involved attempted illegal exports.
Launched on February 20, 2025, the national gold bank was designed to monetise Indonesia’s vast domestic gold holdings, integrating physical gold into the formal financial system.
Once passed, the bill will make Malaysia the second ASEAN country, after the Philippines, to enact a dedicated climate change law, and the 60th country in the world to have a standalone legal framework in this area.
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid announced on July 14 that the new strategy marks a shift from focusing primarily on blocking gambling websites to a more comprehensive approach targeting the entire criminal ecosystem.
The adjustments aim to ensure that entry facilitation measures for foreign visitors reflect current circumstances while closing security loopholes, preventing misuse, and reducing overlapping entitlements under the principle of “one country, one entitlement”.
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said Finland's advanced technological capabilities make it a suitable partner for cybersecurity cooperation.
The extension of work permits will allow the foreign workers to complete the necessary legal procedures while helping businesses maintain a stable workforce as many sectors of the Thai economy continue to rely heavily on foreign labour.
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, slowing from the previous quarter.
The Department of Foreign Trade of Thailand has asked importers and coconut milk producers to temporarily reduce imports and give priority to purchasing domestic coconuts.
According to S&P, Indonesia's economic fundamentals remain solid thanks to prudent fiscal and monetary policies, political stability, relatively low public debt compared with other countries in the same rating category, and positive medium-term growth prospects.
Singapore's core inflation remained unchanged at 1.4% in May from the previous month. However, economists warned that persistently high energy prices could continue to push up production and transportation costs, as well as the prices of imported goods, posing risks to the country's economic growth outlook.
Malaysian authorities have warned that the ASEAN region could see conditions similar to those during the extreme 1997–1998 El Nino event, which triggered severe regional haze and acute water shortages across Southeast Asia.
Initial evaluations indicated that the transition from B40 to B50 proceeded smoothly, without disrupting railway operations or public services.
According to the minister of tourism and sports, from 2026 onwards, Thailand will shift its development focus from prioritising quantity to attracting high-quality, high-spending tourists to create sustainable revenue streams.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved a preferential fuel price of 15,000 IDR (0.83 USD) per litre for fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of 30–200 GT.
The bureau’s investigation targeted the "All Game 248" gambling website, which allegedly accepted bets on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and had been operating for about 18 months. During the operation, codenamed "All Game End Game," authorities arrested 12 suspects, including a former local politician, and the seizure of assets worth more than 13 million THB (418,000 USD).
Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said the ministry is preparing a ministerial decree to establish a Working Group for Integrated Orangutan Conservation in the Keraitan Landscape.
The report identified prolonged global supply chain disruptions, a stronger US dollar, rising political uncertainty ahead of a possible early general election, and the proposed expansion of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI as the key risks.
The new Sadao Border Checkpoint, located in the Sadao Special Economic Development Zone, is Thailand's busiest land crossing by trade value, handling more than 471.5 billion THB (14 billion USD) in annual imports and exports and serving more than 6 million cross-border travellers each year.
