by VF | Aug 9, 2022 | Linkss, ASEAN, Asia, Business, Economy, News
Thailand will host the APEC leadership summit on 18-19 November under the theme of “Open, Connect, Balance.” The top issues at the summit are promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth, facilitating trade and investment, and the post-pandemic rehabilitation...
by VF | Jul 17, 2022 | ASEAN, Business, Economy, News, Southeast Asia
Indonesia has temporarily scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until the end of August in an attempt to boost exports and ease high inventories, finance ministry officials say. The decision by the world’s biggest palm oil exporter could further depress...
by VF | Jul 11, 2022 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, News, Technology
5G connections in Asia-Pacific are expected to increase fourfold from this year’s level to 400 million in 2025. At the same time, the industry’s consolidation and the metaverse are gathering momentum in the region, according to a report by the GSM...
by VF | Jun 27, 2022 | Asia, ASEAN, Business, Environment, Southeast Asia
The Indian and Lao governments have launched a project to build the Nam Xang storage dam and irrigation system in Kaenthao district, Xayaboury province. The project is funded by a loan of US$14.7 million from the EXIM Bank of India and will run for 24 months. An...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 15, 2022 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, News, Southeast Asia, Technology
Laos intends to gradually replace its transportation system with electric vehicles in order to reduce fuel imports. Electric vehicles are predicted to account for 1% of all automobiles in Laos by 2025, and over 30% by 2030, according to Prime Minister Phankham...
by VF | Jun 10, 2022 | Linkss, ASEAN, Business, Environment, Southeast Asia, Technology
The project will be undertaken by Terra Solar Philippines, a unit of Terra Renewables Holdings Inc. It is a renewable power subsidiary under Prime Infra’s control and in partnership with Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. Razon’s infrastructure arm Prime...
