An AI startup that makes shoes, bags, jewelry, figurines and plastic goods design-ready in minutes says its real product isn’t speed. It’s the vanishing know-how of the artisans which infuse products with depth and elegance.
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Pax Silica Backed as National Defence, but Experts Warn of Resource and Talent Drain
“In today’s world, economic diplomacy is a national defence by another name,” Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro affirmed during a keynote address at the 2026 Manila Strategy Forum on September 9.
Laos Leverages China Ties, Courting BRI Partners to Invest
Laos has continued to deepen ties with its long-standing partner China while promoting its investment potential in an attempt to realise its National Socio-Economic Development Plan 2026-2030.
Thailand-US Tariff Talks Near Completion as Both Sides Finalise Trade Terms
On September 7, Thailand and the US reached agreement on the key elements of a proposed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), with technical teams working to finalise the remaining details.
Flights Remain Halted and Carriers Face Operational Burden Despite Moderating Anak Krakatau Eruption
The relentless 25-hour eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has reportedly eased, but Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) continues to maintain the volcanic activity at a “Level 3 Alert”. Aviation at the country’s busiest airport remained suspended until September 7.
Indonesia Pushes to Double Trade with Russia Ahead of 2027 Free Trade Pact
Ahead of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA) implementation scheduled for 2027, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto proposed that the two biggest nations of the bloc, Indonesia and Russia, double their trade volume.
Thailand Halts 49 AI Data Centres, Vows Tough Regulatory Clampdown
Thailand may have compromised too much in the regional artificial intelligence (AI) race, having voluntarily frozen the construction of 49 data centres.
Vietnam Revises Cross-Border Trade Rules Following US Trade Review
Vietnam will introduce revised regulations governing cross-border trade from September 5, alongside a new prohibition on imports of goods produced wholly or partly using forced labour under Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP.
Vietnam’s $3.5bn AI Data Centre Set for Late 2026 Construction, Saigontel Leading
A subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Saigon Investment Group, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corp (Sigontel), is leading a 3.5 billion US dollar artificial intelligence (AI) data centre development project intended for Vietnam’s Tay Ninh province. The consortium also comprises World Harmony Co Ltd and SAIF Eagle II Investment Co Ltd
Thailand’s EV Transition: One Market, Two Automotive Futures
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