Vietnam-China trade poised for new heights
Bilateral business relations have witnessed remarkable progress, especially in recent years, with Vietnam introducing key national strategies such as the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, vision towards 2050; the National Strategy on R&D and Application of Artificial Intelligence; and the National Strategy for 4th Industrial Revolution.
Vietnam visit by China’s top leader exceeds expectations: Chinese scholar
Xu noted that it marked Xi’s fourth trip to Vietnam in his capacity as China’s top leader, and his second during the tenures of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Singapore to hold general election on May 3
The upcoming election could feature candidates from 11 parties, including two opposition alliances.
China supports ASEAN's centrality in regional architecture
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that China firmly supports the ASEAN unity and community building, and supports the bloc's centrality in the regional architecture.
Hyundai Motor presents action plans for waste-to- hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia
The project aims to convert organic waste into clean hydrogen, establishing a circular hydrogen economy in the region.
Chinese newspaper: Building China-Vietnam community with shared future holds great global significance
According to China’s Global Times, neighbouring countries are China's priority in its diplomacy, and China always gives Vietnam a high priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Likewise, Vietnam has always regarded the development of relations with China as a consistent stand and a top priority in its foreign policy
Singapore dissolves parliament ahead of general election
According to a government statement, 97 parliamentary seats will be contested in this election - four more than in the previous term. Nomination Day has been set for April 23, with the official polling date expected to be announced later today.
Malaysia takes measures to soften US levy impact
Among the steps announced are the enforcement of anti-dumping duties, countervailing taxes and safeguard measures to shield domestic industries from redirected exports stemming from global trade tensions.
EU moves closer to finalising digital trade agreement with Singapore
The DTA complements the 2019 EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, with ambitious and binding commitments on digital trade.
Indonesia eyes foreign investment boost in waste-to-energy sector
Alongside foreign investment, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is also expected to play a key role in supporting the development of WtE projects, given their financial viability.
Thailand warns of potential COVID-19 surge following Songkran festival
Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Clinical Virology Department at Chulalongkorn University, indicated that COVID-19 cases in Thailand tend to rise in early April, coinciding with the Songkran celebrations.
Indonesia, Qatar inject 4 billion USD into priority sectors
Those priority sectors include food security, energy security, downstream processing, digital infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism.
Indonesia, Jordan sign MoUs, defence pact
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and King of Jordan Abdullah II witnessed the signing of three cooperation memoranda of understanding (MoUs) across agriculture, education and religious affairs and one defence cooperation pact in Amman on April 14.
Indonesia seeks new markets for palm oil
Indonesia is the world's biggest producer of the edible oil used in making foods such as cakes, chocolate, and margarine as well as cosmetics, soap and shampoo, accounting for more than half of the global supply.
Thailand enacts new law to combat fraud
Financial institutions, telecom operators and social media platform owners that fail to follow anti-scam measures are liable to a fine of up to 500,000 THB (14,900 USD). Any individual who is responsible for the failure is liable to a jail term of up to one year and/or a fine of 100,000 THB.
ASEAN vows to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with China: Secretary-General
Since elevating bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021, ASEAN and China have seen their trade surge, cementing their status as each other's largest trading partners, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn.
Songkran Festival 2025 showcases Thailand’s cultural heritage
Thailand's Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 features light and sound shows, cultural parades from five regions, water-splashing zones and free concerts by top Thai artists.
Malaysia showcases local Products at AFMGM-12 side event
Titled “Malaysia Open House 2025,” the exhibition invited delegates and visitors to from all 13 Malaysian states and three federal territories, each hosted their own booth showcasing distinct cultural identities.
Indonesia promotes Halal industry through large-scale free certification programme
The opening of the 2025 SEHATI quota is part of the government’s strategy to encourage halal certification for UMK products, aiming to enhance their competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
Thai agencies urged to stamp out illegal condo rentals
Unlawful renting of condo units is commonly found through online booking platforms, so is partially the responsibility of those platforms.
