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ADB keeps Vietnam as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is projected to remain the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintaining its growth forecasts of 7.2% for 2026 and 7.0% for 2027... Read More


Vietnam boosts collective economy, elevates OCOP products in digital age

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is focusing on promoting the collective economy and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme during 2026-2030, with digital transformation, stronger value chains and impro... Read More


Malaysia in talks with Thailand on overland durian export to China

Kuala Lumpur, July 9 -- Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand to establish an overland route for transporting durians to China as it seeks to address a domestic oversupply and expand its share in the ... Read More


Thailand welcomes over 16.21 million foreign visitors in first half of 2026

Bangkok, July 8 -- Thailand welcomed more than 16.21 million foreign tourists since the beginning of 2026, generating 782.57 billion THB (24 billion USD) in tourism revenue, the Ministry of Tourism an... Read More


Malaysia mulls over national registry to curb domestic violence

Kuala Lumpur, July 8 -- Malaysia is considering setting up a national registry for domestic violence offenders to help track repeat offenders and strengthen protection for women and children, accordin... Read More


Indonesia's online platform generates over 107 million USD in MSME transactions

Jakarta, July 8 -- Indonesia recorded around 107.34 million USD in transaction value through an online business matching programme for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the first fo... Read More


Quang Ninh steps up investment, tourism cooperation with Russia's Sverdlovsk oblast

Moscow, July 8 -- Strengthening investment, trade and tourism cooperation between Vietnam's Quang Ninh province and Sverdlovsk oblast, Ural Federal District of Russia, was the focus of a promotion con... Read More


World Bank backs Indonesia's rural green economy initiative

Jakarta, July 8 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), on July 7 launched discussions and field assessments to prepare... Read More


Vietnam's specialty coffee sets sights on Chinese market

Hanoi, July 8 -- The Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, in partnership with the Shanghai Maiji information technology company, is organising a roadshow of the Vietnam Amazing Cup 2026 in China to intro... Read More


US seeks nuclear, finance investment opportunities in Indonesia

Jakarta, July 8 -- The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced on July 8 that it is actively assessing investment opportunities in Indonesia, with a particular focus on nuclea... Read More