Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) stressed that enhancing cybersecurity capabilities has become an urgent requirement as digital payments continue to grow strongly across the country.
Vietnam and Timor-Leste have cultivated a strong friendship over the years, with Vietnam consistently supporting Timor-Leste's path towards ASEAN membership and regional integration.
Indonesia seeks to develop relations with all countries and sees itself as a bridge between different regions of the world. Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical and global economic uncertainty, strengthening international cooperation and building reliable supply chains have become more important than ever.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul the country’s bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD, is central to the government’s economic agenda.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) plans to invest about 11 billion MYR (over 2.7 billion USD) over the next five years to expand capacity and upgrade infrastructure across its airport network nationwide.
Against the backdrop of the rapidly growing Philippine EV market, VinFast remains committed to building a comprehensive ecosystem that supports the country’s green transition and contributes to the development of a sustainable transportation future.
The launch of Green SM Limo in India further expanded the company’s international footprint and brought its all-electric mobility model and service standards, already established in several markets, to users in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
The Mekong Delta spans more than 40,500 sq.km, holds roughly 18 million people and shares a nearly 386km border with Cambodia, making it a key gateway to the Greater Mekong Sub-region. An Giang has emerged as a major agro-fisheries hub, with seaports and strategic trade hubs delivering maritime advantages and creating a seamless corridor to Cambodia and beyond.
Studies indicate that the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could help raise ASEAN’s digital economy value to 2 trillion USD by 2030 while transforming the region into a connected, comprehensive and sustainable digital economy hub on the global stage.
The writing suggested that Vietnam’s experience offers valuable lessons for countries seeking to balance national independence, international integration and economic growth.
The "Exercise Tempest 41-2026" officially commenced on June 5 under the framework of the Multinational Planning Augmentation Team (MPAT) Programme. The exercise aims to enhance coordination capabilities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Indonesia, one of the world's most volcanically active countries, is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region where several tectonic plates meet, resulting in frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Companies based in Guangxi have already successfully implemented a number of digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing projects in ASEAN countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia.
The article noted that the top Vietnamese leader’s engagements in the three countries underscored the growing role of high-level diplomacy in shaping strategic directions for bilateral relations, and laid foundations for long-term cooperation between Vietnam and its regional partners.
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Seri Fadillah Yusof noted that for both Malaysia and ASEAN, the transition is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic necessity and a strategic priority.
The report calls for extending maternity protection to all women, including workers in the informal economy; strengthening financing mechanisms to ensure sustainability and adequacy of benefits; and aligning maternity protection policies with broader social protection, health and care policies.
The surge in online shopping in Malaysia has significantly increased freight movement nationwide, particularly during weekends and holiday periods when logistics operators must meet rising demand for fast deliveries in the digital economy.
China remained Thailand’s largest source market in the first five months with 2.32 million visitors, followed by Malaysia with 1.74 million, India 1.06 million, Russia 946,732 and the Republic of Korea 539,848.
Drawing on his experience as a diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Ramos-Horta cited the reconciliation process between Timor-Leste and Indonesia as a model for peacebuilding. He paid tribute to former Indonesian leaders for their contributions to normalising bilateral ties, stressing that friendship and cooperation ultimately prevailed over past divisions and laid the foundation for Southeast Asia's stability today.
Indonesia welcomed 4.68 million foreigners in the first four months, an 8.24% hike from a year earlier and the highest tally for the period since the COVID-19 outbreak, its Central Bureau of Statistics said on June 3.
Thaksin was released from Khlong Prem Central Prison on May 11 after serving two-thirds of his one-year prison sentence.
The free meal initiative forms part of Indonesia’s broader effort to tackle chronic malnutrition, with more than 20% of children in the country still affected by stunting caused by inadequate nutrition. Jakarta’s long-term goal is to provide meals to around 82.9 million children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, equivalent to more than 30% of the national population.
Developed under the “DOPA” strategy – Data, Outcomes, Partners and AI-driven, the SAANSOOK application tracks four key health behaviours: eating, sleeping, exercising and relaxation. It encourages users to adopt healthier lifestyles through challenges and rewards aimed at sustaining long-term behavioural change.
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stressed that Indonesia is not just Bali, it has numerous top destinations with vast tourist and investment potential, which are waiting for responsible and sustainable development efforts.
Malaysia has officially increased the biodiesel blending mandate in Peninsular Malaysia from B10 to B15. Under the new policy, diesel sold on the domestic market contains 15% biofuel and 85% petroleum-based diesel, economist and international relations expert, senior adviser at Global Asia Consulting Samirul Ariff Othman told the Vietnam News Agency's correspondent in Kuala Lumpur.
The ELV project aligns with Thailand's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development model, promoted by Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Chief executive officer AirAsia X Bo Lingam acknowledged that the industry continues to face substantial cost pressures stemming from higher global fuel prices and supply chain disruptions.
If Brent crude oil prices average 125 USD per barrel in 2026, compared with a baseline forecast of 95 USD, and supply chain disruptions intensify, ASEAN+3 economic growth could slow sharply to 2.5% while inflation could rise to 3.5%.
