On April 22, the Hai Phong seaport at the Lach Huyen port area welcomed the COSCO Shipping Aquarius—one of the world’s largest container ships.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Business and Economy Correspondent, SEA Daily
Thailand to accelerate construction of Land Bridge bypassing Malacca Strait
Bangkok moves to seize the moment amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, eyeing greater control over global maritime trade routes.
Philippines to become first AI-native economic security zone under Pax Silica
Manila agreed to facilitate the US’—its long standing ally—effort to “shore up” supply chains. On April 16, Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, mentioned a plan to establish a 4,000–acre (16,1 km2) industrial hub in the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Indonesia uncovers giant gas reserve in Borneo
Indonesia discovered a major gas reserve at Geliga-1 exploration well—a working area operated by Italian energy company ENI at the Ganal Block offshore Kutai, East Kalimantan.
Japan commits US$10 billion for Southeast Asia’s energy security
Southeast Asian leaders joined Japan on April 15 for the Asia Zero-Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Online Summit on Energy Resilience, a high-level emergency meeting aimed at securing the region’s energy future.
Agreements or Alignment? South Korea Eyes Southeast Asia
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Thailand Opted for Stability, Not Reform. What Follows?
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