The Indonesian government plans to revoke the marketing licences for 25 substandard rice brands and withdraw the related products from the market.
Cambodia and Japanese precision equipment manufacturer MinebeaMitsumi Inc. have discussed opportunities to expand investment and industrial cooperation, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, skills development and green production.
Renewable energy currently accounts for more than 63% of Cambodia’s total installed power capacity, with hydropower and solar power making up the largest shares.
The Malaysian government is shifting towards an “anticipatory action” approach to address the threat of extreme hot and dry weather caused by Super El Niño.
Darika Saranket, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand, stated that the country promotes the use of economically valuable timber in conjunction with sustainable forest resource management, thereby enhancing the role of the timber industry in economic development and the transition to environmentally friendly development.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,919 VND/USD, and the floor rate 24,355 VND/USD.
To reach global markets, Lai Chau ginseng needs a clear roadmap: standardising growing areas, ensuring transparent traceability, promoting deep processing and building a national brand.
By leveraging their complementary strengths under the NAP 2.0 framework, Malaysia and Vietnam have considerable potential to deepen cooperation to build a more technology-driven, sustainable, and resilient agricultural sector in Southeast Asia.
According to Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, once in force, the ICA-CEPA is expected to promote cooperation in areas including food security, energy and critical minerals.
Over the years, through educational, cultural, and tourism activities, the expo has helped build bridges of friendship among the peoples of the bloc and China, with education playing an important role.
Singapore's National Parks Board (NParks) on September 17 announced the seizure of 101 illegally kept wild animals, including 13 dead animals, with many of the others in poor health.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of 650 million USD to help Indonesia strengthen fiscal management between the central and regional administrations, according to the local media.
In Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province, the air quality index (AQI) surpassed 1,100 over the weekend, while Indonesia’s Ministry of Health said more than 113,000 cases of respiratory infections had been recorded in seven provinces since the fires broke out earlier this year.
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.
Vietnam is expected to remain the region’s fastest-growing economy while Thailand is projected to record slower growth than its regional peers.
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.
The move follows a meeting between Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt and PCD Director-General Surin Worakijthamrong, during which the two sides agreed on a five-point action plan focusing on vehicle emissions, pollution sources and public health.
Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Government will continue to ensure that targeted subsidies are implemented fairly and reasonably, with the interests and well-being of the people given priority.
According to S.D Pradhan, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, the active participation and practical contributions of partner countries, including Vietnam, played a role in the overall success of the 18th BRICS summit. For Vietnam, its status as partner country offers an opportunity to diversify external ties and better align with emerging drivers of growth.
Matichon daily newspaper reported that the visit took place as the two countries celebrate five decades of diplomatic ties, with the aim of further strengthening relations between the two close and friendly neighbours. Its September 15 reports covered the official welcome ceremony at the National Assembly House and the meeting between the Thai King and Queen and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse.
Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Peng Qinghua said China and ASEAN are good neighbours, friends and partners sharing a common future. Since the establishment of dialogue relations in 1991, ties have developed strongly and become one of ASEAN’s most substantive and dynamic dialogue partnerships.
The seat accorded to ASEAN at the 18th BRICS Summit is a statement to the stature, credibility, and convening power of the organisation. It affirms ASEAN’s indispensable role in the wider global economic dialogue, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has affirmed.
Under the current draft, foreign tourists would pay 450 THB per person, regardless of whether they eventually enter Thailand by air, land or sea.
Malaysia's exports in the first seven months of 2026 rose 29.2% year-on-year to 290 billion USD. Total trade increased by 24.7% to nearly 540 billion USD, while the trade surplus more than doubled to 42 billion USD.
The Kasikorn Research Centre anticipates that the Thai economy will slow down in the second half of the year compared to the first half, with the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" initiative offering some support to consumption in Q3 2026.
The Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) evaluates applications not only based on investment value but also on their requirements for energy, water and connectivity, as well as their potential contributions to Malaysia's long-term economic and digital goals.
CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd analyst Walter Aw Lik Hsin said shoppers are increasingly seeking cheaper products, convenience and value, while cutting back on clothing, lifestyle goods and other non-essentials.
The shipment marks the first time Cambodian rice has been transported in bulk by barge to the Philippines, helping reduce logistics time and costs.
