Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand’s largest private conglomerate, has commenced a marketing solution business with Japan’s NTT Docomo Global, a subsidiary of Japan’s leading telecommunications operator, NTT Docomo.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Political Analyst
Indonesia to cover airfare VAT as jet fuel price surge
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartanto, held a press conference on 25 April to discuss the sustainability of the national airline industry amid rising aviation fuel costs.
Blaze engulfs Myanmar’s Homalin Township oil terminal, 22 vessels destroyed
On April 20, a blaze broke out from an oil terminal in Homalin Township at Myanmar’s northwestern Sagaing district—one of the country’s busiest trading hubs.
Vietnam’s president chooses Beijing for first official visit
On April 17, Vietnam’s newly-elected President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Tô Lâm, concluded his four-day visit to China with substantial outcomes, advancing the bilateral ties between the two countries.
US sanctions Cambodian senator over alleged scam connection
On April 23, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An, accusing him of being the leading figure behind a nationwide scam compound network.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong Port sets new record as world’s largest container ship docks
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.
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.