Thailand Plans New EV Excise Tax Structure to Reward Local Production

Thailand’s electric vehicle policymakers have agreed in principle to a revised excise-tax framework that would impose higher rates on some imports while offering more favourable treatment to vehicles with greater domestic production and local content.
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Cambodia Launches US$30 Million E-Waste Management Initiative

Cambodia has launched an electronic-waste programme backed by about US$30 million in grant and co-financing commitments, seeking to improve hazardous-waste management while advancing its broader sustainability agenda.
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Indonesia Expands Air-Travel Support as Jet-Fuel Costs Push Fares Higher

Indonesia is using government support measures to limit pressure from rising aviation fuel costs while promoting travel packages aimed at sustaining tourism and domestic passenger demand.
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Maase Signs Singapore Agreement for Overseas AI Computing Platform

Chinese technology company Maase has signed a framework agreement in Singapore to develop an international platform offering artificial intelligence computing and model services for markets including Southeast Asia.
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Proton Reports Record Monthly Sales for e.MAS Electric Vehicle Line

Malaysian automaker Proton reported record monthly sales for its e.MAS electrified vehicles, supported by strong domestic demand and expanding exports.
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Vietnam Drafts 2026-2035 Plan to Address Birth Sex-Ratio Imbalance

Vietnamese authorities are preparing a national plan for 2026 to 2035 aimed at reducing the country’s imbalance in the sex ratio at birth as policymakers address longer-term demographic pressures.
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Timor-Leste Advances Legal Reforms to Deepen ASEAN Integration

Timor-Leste is introducing further legal and regulatory measures to align its economic framework with ASEAN standards and strengthen its integration into the regional bloc.
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Thai Airways Plans Wide-Body Fleet and Premium Cabin Overhaul

Thai Airways is preparing a broad upgrade of its long-haul fleet and premium cabins as the airline seeks to capture more high-yield international passenger demand from 2027.
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Malaysia Offers Firefighting Support as Indonesian Wildfires Drive Regional Haze

Malaysia has offered firefighting assistance to Indonesia as severe forest and land fires spread hazardous haze across the region and contribute to a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses.
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Singapore Core Inflation Rises to 2.2% in August

Singapore’s core inflation increased to 2.2% year on year in August from 2% in July, driven by higher prices for services, food and retail goods.
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ADB Approves US$650 Million Program to Support Indonesian Fiscal Reforms

The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$650 million program to modernise Indonesia’s fiscal management, strengthen digital governance and improve public-service delivery across the country.
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Thailand Finance Minister Promotes ASEAN as a ‘Trusted Connector’ in Global Trade

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has proposed positioning Thailand and ASEAN as trusted links for capital, technology and trade as geopolitical divisions reshape global supply chains.
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Infineon Prepares to Open Advanced Power Semiconductor Factory in Thailand

Infineon Technologies is preparing to open a new Samut Prakan facility producing advanced power modules for electric vehicles, energy storage, clean-energy systems and other electronics applications.
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Vietnam Expected to Lead Southeast Asian Growth on Manufacturing and Technology Exports

Vietnam is projected to remain among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, supported by manufacturing exports, global supply-chain integration and increasing demand linked to technology and semiconductors.
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Malaysia Tightens Data Centre Reviews as Power and Water Demand Rises

Malaysian authorities are applying stricter scrutiny to new data centre projects, requiring adequate electricity and water capacity as rapid investment in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure increases pressure on resources.
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NVIDIA Expands Southeast Asian AI Infrastructure Partnerships

NVIDIA announced new artificial intelligence partnerships in Southeast Asia, including an agreement with Sea to deploy its Vera Rubin architecture as demand for advanced computing capacity grows across the region.
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Bain and DBS Forecast 4.8% Annual Growth for Six Major ASEAN Economies

Bain & Company and DBS Bank project that Southeast Asia’s six largest economies will grow by an average 4.8% a year over the coming decade, supported by foreign investment and shifting global supply chains.
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Thai Prime Minister Pledges Review of More Than 7,000 Regulations to Boost Investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand will review more than 7,000 regulations as the government seeks to attract higher-value investment and move the country beyond its traditional role as a manufacturing base.
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EU and Philippines Reach Substantial Agreement on Free Trade Deal

The European Union and the Philippines have reached substantial agreement in negotiations for a free trade pact aimed at expanding bilateral commerce, investment and supply-chain links.
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Thailand Targets US$80 Billion in Semiconductor Investment by 2050

Thailand has approved a national semiconductor and advanced electronics strategy targeting US$80 billion in cumulative investment and more than 230,000 new jobs by 2050 as it seeks a larger role in global chip supply chains.
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Cambodia Commits $30 Million to Modernise Electronic Waste Processing

Cambodia has approved a $30 million investment programme for electronic-waste processing facilities as authorities seek to reduce environmental damage and develop a more sustainable recycling industry.
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Vietnam Launches Maritime Diplomacy and Research Initiative

Vietnam has launched a research and diplomatic programme focused on maritime policy, security and resource management as Hanoi seeks a larger role in regional maritime cooperation.
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Vietnam and Russia Agree to Expand Digital Technology in Agriculture

Vietnamese and Russian officials announced cooperation on digital farming technologies aimed at improving crop yields and modernising agricultural supply chains in rural Vietnam.
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Khao San Road Businesses Warn of Weak High Season Amid Middle East Tensions and Cannabis Rule Changes

Tourism operators on Bangkok’s Khao San Road say Middle East conflicts are weighing on long-haul backpacker demand while expected changes to cannabis regulations could put additional pressure on local businesses.
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World Bank Urges Thailand to Develop Satellite Cities Beyond Bangkok

World Bank economists have recommended that Thailand prioritise satellite-city development to ease congestion in Bangkok, spread economic activity more widely and create additional centres for foreign investment.
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Malaysia Expands Gulf Air Links to Attract More Middle Eastern Tourists

Malaysia’s tourism and aviation sectors are increasing direct connections with Gulf hubs as the country seeks to attract more high-spending visitors from the Middle East and diversify tourism revenue.
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Air Canada to End Vancouver-Singapore Non-Stop Service in Early 2027

Air Canada will suspend its sole direct Vancouver-Singapore route from early 2027, removing a non-stop trans-Pacific connection used by corporate and leisure travellers.
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Indonesia Subsidises Taxes on Economy Airfares as Jet Fuel Costs Rise

Indonesia is subsidising value-added tax on economy-class airline tickets as authorities seek to limit the effect of higher jet fuel prices on domestic travel and tourism.
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Indonesia Passes Agrarian Reform Law to Address Long-Running Land Conflicts

Indonesia’s parliament approved agrarian reform legislation aimed at resolving land disputes, strengthening property rights and improving the administration of land ownership and redistribution.
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ADB Sees Timor-Leste Growth at About 4% as ASEAN Integration Deepens

The Asian Development Bank expects Timor-Leste’s economy to expand at around 4%, supported by public spending, credit growth and investment as the country deepens its integration with ASEAN.
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ASEAN and Hong Kong Strengthen Regional Investment Protection Agreement

ASEAN and Hong Kong signed an amendment to their investment agreement that expands legal protections and is intended to support greater cross-border investment between the two markets.
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Singapore Core Inflation Rises to 2.2% in August

Singapore’s core inflation accelerated to 2.2% in August, indicating that underlying domestic price pressures remain persistent as monetary authorities assess the outlook.
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ADB Cuts Philippine Growth Forecast to 3.3%

The Asian Development Bank lowered its near-term Philippine growth forecast to 3.3%, citing weaker household consumption, slower public infrastructure spending and elevated food prices.
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Indonesia Says State Resources Can Cover Whoosh High-Speed Rail Debt Obligations

Indonesia’s Finance Ministry said the government has sufficient internal resources to meet upcoming debt repayments for the Chinese-backed Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway as ownership arrangements change.
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UK Offers Up to 419 Billion Pesos in Export Financing for Philippine Infrastructure

The United Kingdom has approved an export-financing framework worth as much as 419 billion pesos to support priority Philippine economic programmes and public infrastructure projects.
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Philippines and European Union Reach Breakthrough in Free-Trade Talks

Philippine and European Union negotiators reached substantial agreement on a proposed free-trade pact, moving the two sides closer to a deal intended to deepen trade, investment and supply-chain links.
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Indonesia Tightens Local-Content Requirements for Electric Vehicles

Indonesia will require locally produced electric vehicles to contain at least 60% domestic components from 2027, rising to 80% from 2030 as the government pushes manufacturers to deepen local supply chains.
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ADB Raises Thailand Growth Forecast to 2% on Strong Technology Exports

The Asian Development Bank raised Thailand’s economic growth projection to 2%, citing stronger electronics manufacturing and the country’s growing role in global artificial intelligence supply chains.
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Singapore AI-Related Component Exports Surge 46.2% as Global Chip Demand Accelerates

Singapore reported a 46.2% jump in August exports of specialised electronics and semiconductor components as global demand for hardware used in artificial intelligence infrastructure strengthened.
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ADB Raises Vietnam Growth Forecast to 7.8% on Manufacturing and Investment Boom

The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.8%, citing rapid industrial expansion and strong foreign direct investment as manufacturing continues to drive the economy.
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Southeast Asian Countries Seek UNESCO Recognition for Traditional Zapin Dance

Singapore has joined other Southeast Asian countries in a joint nomination of the traditional Malay Zapin dance for UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, highlighting a shared cultural tradition across the region.
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Indonesian Court Cuts Former Gojek Executive’s Prison Sentence to Nine Years

An Indonesian appellate court reduced the sentence of a former Gojek executive to nine years in a closely watched case involving one of Southeast Asia’s largest technology markets.
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Lamphun Launches Six-Month Trial of Free Electric Bus Services

Thailand’s Lamphun province has introduced free electric bus services for a six-month trial, testing a cleaner public-transport model outside the country’s largest urban centres.
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Singapore Banks See Growing Blue-Chip Investment by Younger Customers

Singapore financial institutions are reporting stronger retail participation among younger investors, with OCBC saying one in four new customers for its blue-chip investment plan is now under 35.
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Thai Police Hunt Financier Behind $3.8 Million Counterfeit Medicine Network

Thai authorities are searching for the alleged principal financier of a dismantled counterfeit cough-medicine operation valued at about $3.8 million as investigators pursue links to wider illicit pharmaceutical networks.
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Thai Opposition Figures Press China Over Cross-Border River Pollution

Thailand’s People’s Party and environmental campaigners have taken evidence of transboundary water contamination to Chinese officials, seeking cooperation over pollution affecting the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong river systems.
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Indonesia Debates New Presidential Nomination Rules Ahead of 2029 Election

Indonesian lawmakers are considering changes to presidential candidacy rules after the Constitutional Court abolished the previous nomination threshold, opening a wider debate over how parties will field candidates in 2029.
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Malaysia’s Myanmar Repatriation Plan Raises Concern Among Rohingya Refugees

Malaysia is preparing the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme for Myanmar nationals, while rights groups and refugee communities have raised concerns about conditions for return and protections for Rohingya.
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