Thailand Approves $29 Billion Technology Investment Wave as Data Centre Demand Surges

Thailand’s Board of Investment approved major foreign-backed technology projects led by TikTok and regional companies, expanding data infrastructure in the Eastern Economic Corridor as the country seeks a larger role in Southeast Asia’s AI and cloud-computing market.
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Thailand Expands Airport Feeder Bus Links to Regional Tourist Destinations

Thailand’s state transport operator introduced direct bus connections from major airports to regional destinations as authorities seek to distribute international tourism more widely across the country.
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ONERHT Launches ASEAN Plus Business Alliance From Singapore

Professional services group ONERHT launched a regional business platform from its new Collyer Quay headquarters to support cross-border investment and trade compliance amid intensifying U.S.-China competition.
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Myanmar Expands Palm Oil Production to Reduce Dependence on Food Imports

Myanmar’s military government is increasing oil-palm cultivation and domestic refining in the Taninthayi region as foreign-exchange shortages and sanctions increase pressure to reduce edible-oil imports.
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NUS Researchers Use Magnetic Pulses to Reprogram Cancer-Promoting Immune Cells

National University of Singapore researchers reported that low-intensity magnetic pulses can transform cancer-promoting immune cells into cells that attack tumors, pointing to a potential non-invasive approach to cancer treatment.
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Arsenale Buys 33% Stake in Vietnam Luxury Rail Operator SJourney

Italian tourism group Arsenale acquired a 33% stake in SJourney, with plans to develop the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City rail route into a higher-end hospitality experience.
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Thailand Secures Tomorrowland Festival for 2026

Thailand confirmed it will host Tomorrowland in 2026 as the government seeks to expand the country’s creative economy and attract more international entertainment events.
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Indonesia Plans Major Expansion of Food Production for Domestic and Export Markets

President Prabowo Subianto’s government said Indonesia is prepared to expand agricultural production to strengthen domestic food supplies and increase exports amid climate-related global shortages.
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Vietnam Seeks Indian Investment in Clean Energy and Infrastructure

Vietnamese leaders urged major Indian companies to invest in green-energy and infrastructure projects as the country looks to broaden its foreign investment base beyond China and South Korea.
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Vietnam Footwear and Handbag Exports to U.S. Exceed $8 Billion

Vietnamese footwear and handbag exports to the United States surpassed $8 billion, underscoring the sector’s resilience despite weaker global consumer demand and its role as an alternative to Chinese supply chains.
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ASEAN Think Tanks Meet in Jakarta on Technology, Energy and Maritime Risks

Policy leaders gathered at the ASEAN Secretariat for the third ASEAN Think Tanks Summit to develop regional responses to technological decoupling, energy shocks and maritime security challenges.
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Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Stay for Visitors From 60 Countries

Thai authorities reinstated a 30-day visa exemption for travelers from 60 countries and imposed tighter limits on land-border crossings as they seek to balance tourism growth with immigration enforcement.
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Tesla Establishes Vietnamese Entity Ahead of Southeast Asia Expansion

Tesla has incorporated a subsidiary in Vietnam, signaling plans to expand sales and charging infrastructure in the country’s growing automotive market.
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Thailand Growth Forecast Raised to 2.5% on Export Recovery and Investment

Thailand’s Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking raised its economic growth forecast to 2.5%, citing stronger manufacturing exports and rising data-centre investment.
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Vietnam’s Geleximco Advances Semiconductor Plant in Hung Yen

Vietnamese conglomerate Geleximco is developing a semiconductor fabrication facility for electric-vehicle control chips and sensors, adding to the country’s push to build domestic chipmaking capacity.
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Malaysia Growth Outlook Improves as Data Centres and Electronics Investment Accelerate

Standard & Poor’s highlighted Malaysia’s strong semiconductor exports, infrastructure spending and expanding cloud-computing sector, with annual economic growth expected to exceed 4.9%.
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Thailand Opens New Petroleum Bidding Round and Advances Arthit Carbon Capture Project

Thailand invited investors to explore more than 60,000 square kilometres of deepwater acreage while confirming a final investment decision for the Arthit offshore carbon capture project.
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Indonesia Forest Fires Push Singapore Air Quality to Unhealthy Levels

Smoke from agricultural fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan spread across the Malacca Strait, worsening air quality in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia and reviving regional tensions over cross-border haze.
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Three Killed, 15 Wounded in Cotabato Shootout Ahead of Bangsamoro Elections

Three people were killed and 15 wounded in an armed confrontation outside a polling center in Mindanao ahead of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
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More Than 100 Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks in Java Sea

Indonesia’s rescue agency launched a major search operation after the Virgo Transport Eight ferry sank while carrying more than 200 passengers, leaving over 100 people missing in the Java Sea.
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U.N. Report Warns Climate Change Is Disproportionately Affecting Women in Southeast Asian Agriculture

The ASEAN Gender Outlook presented at the United Nations General Assembly says drought, erratic monsoons and environmental degradation are worsening rural food-security risks and disproportionately affecting women working in agriculture.
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Malaysia’s Anwar Urges Muslim Societies to Engage With Artificial Intelligence

Speaking in India, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on Islamic scholars and communities to embrace artificial intelligence and digital transformation while preserving ethical and cultural principles.
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Starmason Secures Land for Major Data Center at Saigon Hi-Tech Park

Infrastructure developer Starmason has obtained a land lease for a high-capacity data center in Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park, supporting Vietnam’s effort to expand domestic cloud-computing infrastructure.
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Southeast Asian Technology Stocks Fall as Investors Reassess AI Growth Expectations

Semiconductor and technology shares across Southeast Asia came under pressure as investors reconsidered the pace of artificial intelligence-related revenue growth while higher crude oil prices added to regional inflation concerns.
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Indonesia’s Middle Class Contracts Despite Continued Headline Economic Growth

New economic analysis points to a significant decline in Indonesia’s middle class, creating additional pressure on domestic demand and complicating the government’s expansionary policy and budget ambitions.
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Malaysia’s Anwar Accepts Invitation to Attend BRICS Summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accepted an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming BRICS summit as Kuala Lumpur deepens engagement with emerging economic blocs.
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Singapore-India Cross-Border Digital Payments Double as Regional Nexus Initiative Advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore says retail payment volumes between Singapore and India are doubling annually, providing momentum for the planned Nexus network connecting national payment systems across Asia.
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Indonesia’s Aneka Tambang Pursues Acquisition of Chinese-Owned Nickel Smelter

State-owned miner Aneka Tambang is seeking to acquire a Chinese-owned nickel smelting facility as Indonesia pushes to capture more value from its mineral resources through domestic battery and EV supply chains.
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Thailand Issues Flash-Flood Warnings for Bangkok and Central Provinces

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of severe flooding risks from an intense monsoon trough and strengthening low-pressure systems, prompting industrial estates and logistics operators to activate flood-prevention measures.
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Myanmar Extends Military Conscription to Men Aged 65 as Armed Forces Face Manpower Shortages

Myanmar’s military authorities have expanded conscription to male citizens as old as 65 for the defense of strategic towns amid continuing offensives by ethnic armed organizations.
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Thailand to End 60-Day Visa Exemption for Major Western Markets on September 15

Thai immigration authorities plan to end the temporary 60-day visa exemption for travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada on September 15, replacing it with new visa-on-arrival procedures.
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Geleximco Advances Semiconductor Plant in Vietnam With Production Targeted for 2028

Vietnamese conglomerate Geleximco is progressing plans for a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Hung Yen province that would produce control sensors and power chips for electric vehicles and industrial applications.
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Tesla Establishes Vietnam Subsidiary in Formal Entry Into Local EV Market

Tesla has created a dedicated corporate subsidiary in Vietnam, formalizing its entry into the country’s growing automotive market and adding to competition among international electric-vehicle manufacturers.
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Singapore Advances Data Center Rules to Limit Emissions and Power Consumption

Singapore is developing tighter rules for data centers that would restrict overall expansion and impose environmental and power-efficiency requirements as the city-state balances digital infrastructure growth with climate goals.
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Thailand and Malaysia Approve Offshore Energy Project for Petronas and PTTEP

Petronas Carigali and Thailand’s PTTEP have received regulatory approval from both governments to jointly develop a new offshore energy block, deepening bilateral cooperation on hydrocarbon production and supply.
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Vietnam Uses State Procurement to Support Domestic Semiconductor Industry

Vietnam has established a priority procurement list covering 20 categories of semiconductor chips, giving locally designed products access to government infrastructure and digital-transformation projects as early customers.
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Singapore Tests Cross-Bank AI Models to Detect Financial Fraud

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is testing artificial intelligence models that combine cross-bank and public-private data to identify suspicious transactions more quickly while developing risk-management standards for the financial sector.
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Malaysia Receives More Than 40 Data Center Applications in 13-Gigawatt Expansion Pipeline

Malaysia’s data center task force has received more than 40 major applications this year representing about 13 gigawatts of potential capacity, as the country attracts new cloud-computing investment amid regional capacity constraints.
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Thailand Overhauls Vehicle Excise Taxes as EVs Reach 55% of New Car Market

Thailand is restructuring vehicle excise taxes as electric vehicles account for 55% of new-car sales, reflecting a rapid shift in domestic demand and the country’s expanding role in regional EV manufacturing.
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Thailand Approves $3.66 Billion Investment Pipeline and New Tax Incentives for Technology Listings

Thailand’s Board of Investment has approved a $3.66 billion pipeline of industrial projects alongside tax exemptions intended to encourage domestic technology companies to pursue initial public offerings.
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Philippines Secures ASEAN Heritage Park Status for Mount Balakan

Mount Balakan was designated the 15th official ASEAN Heritage Park, bringing the biodiverse Philippine mountain area into the regional conservation network and potentially expanding access to international funding and eco-tourism.
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Ceiling Collapse at Thailand’s Parliament Prompts Calls for Engineering Review

A ceiling section collapsed in a cafeteria at Thailand’s Sappaya-Sapasathan parliament complex without causing injuries, prompting criticism and calls for broader inspections of the costly building.
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Thailand and Norway Expand Health and Nutrition Trade Ahead of EFTA Agreement

Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok highlighted expanding business between Thai healthcare distributors and Norwegian marine-nutrition companies ahead of the anticipated Thailand-EFTA free trade agreement.
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Thousands Protest in Bangkok Over Alleged Manipulation of Senate Selection

Pro-democracy demonstrators marched to Thailand’s Election Commission headquarters demanding prosecutions and judicial review over alleged coordinated manipulation of the recent Senate selection process.
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Singapore Sends Emergency Airlifts to Flood-Hit Nepal

Singapore dispatched military and civilian aircraft carrying medical supplies, search equipment and disaster-response personnel to Kathmandu following severe flash flooding in Nepal.
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ASEAN and Japan Expand Cooperation on Aging Populations and Universal Healthcare

Japanese health officials agreed to share geriatric-care models, medical technology and universal-coverage expertise with Southeast Asian governments facing rapidly aging populations.
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Thailand Considers 450-Baht Foreign Visitor Fee for Next Year

Thai authorities are considering a flat 450-baht entry fee for foreign passport holders, with revenue intended for tourism infrastructure, environmental protection and mandatory visitor insurance.
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Malaysia Accelerates Thai Border Barrier Construction After Rise in Illegal Crossings

Malaysian authorities are stepping up physical border construction after security forces detained nearly 200 people in Kelantan for illegal crossings, amid broader efforts to curb transnational smuggling.
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