Today’s fragmenting, volatile global geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape is the very reason why the net-zero transition is the indispensable pathway for safeguarding national security.
Author: Elisabeth Xaviera
Business and Economy Correspondent, SEA Daily
Thailand Eyes High-Income Status with Plans to Boost Investment to 30% of GDP
Two decades from now, Thailand envisions attaining a high-income status, eyeing a leading role as a regional investment hub.
EU Sanctions Southeast Asian Scam Networks Over Human Rights Violations
The European Union (EU) has enforced restrictive measures against Southeast Asian scam centres responsible for “serious human rights violations”, penalising the reported associates with asset freezes and travel bans.
Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Resigns as Political Fiscal Dominance Continues
In an unprecedented development, Indonesia’s central bank governor has suddenly resigned, citing personal reasons. The outgoing governor Perry Warjiyo was originally scheduled to conclude his second five-year term in 2028.
Foreign-Exclusive Running Event in Bali Lands Two Dutch Nationals on Indonesia’s Blacklist
On July 24, Indonesian immigration authorities officially blacklisted two Dutch nationals from re-entering the country following viral reports alleging their exclusive running club “Entourage Bali” to have discriminated against local citizens.
Malaysia MSMEs to Leverage DEFA for 680 million ASEAN Consumers
As ASEAN ramps up for the Digital Economy Framework (DEFA) launching in November, Malaysia is well positioned to leverage the bloc’s near 700-million consumer market through its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Indonesia-EU Enters Final Approval Phase for 2027 CEPA Launch
The mega-trade deal between Indonesia and the European Union (EU), the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), is entering its finalisation phase to meet implementation targets by January 1, 2027.
“It’s Time to Deliver!”, Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2026 to Drive Concrete Climate Action
Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) will commence the country’s biggest climate conference, the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit (INZS), on August 1 in the capital Jakarta.
Papuan Rebels’ Killing of Three Indonesian Civilians Sparks Fierce Condemnation
On July 20, three Papuan civilians were brutally murdered by the notorious separatist group, the West Papua National Liberation Army-Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM), on the pretext of a false allegation that the indigenous people were secret intelligence operatives for the Indonesian military force (TNI) tasked with locating rebel hiding spots.
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