The Thai government has officially launched the “Thai Street Gold Star” mobile application and an accompanying vendor certification scheme to elevate the international standard of the country’s massive street food sector.
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AirBorneo Debuts Overseas Service as Singapore Route Sees Robust Demand
On July 22, Malaysia-registered AirBorneo Airways made its international debut with encouraging passenger demand, reporting that its new service between Kuching and Singapore is already nearly 80% booked for next year’s Chinese New Year travel period in February 2027.
Korea Is Ready to Invest in Southeast Asia, But The Region Needs A Front Door
In the July heat of Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, Yejoon Chung keeps his suit buttoned and his tie straight while other delegates loosen their collars and drift toward the shade. With a public administration master’s degree from Harvard, Chung spends his days connecting Korean startups to the wider world. The paradox he keeps repeating is that the market he most wants Korean companies to enter is also the one they find hardest to read.
Indonesia Targets 1.3 GW Data Centre Growth to Fuel AI and Tech Talent
Global tech investors are preparing a massive 20 billion US dollar investment pipeline to build 1.3 gigawatts (GW) of new data centre capacity in Indonesia.
Indonesia to Launch First Domestically Built NEO-1 Satellite
On July 8, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the national satellite programme, Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced that the country’s first domestically built satellite NEO-1 is set to launch in January 2027.
Vietnam-EFTA Pact Set to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment
On July 2, Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially issued a joint communiqué following the successful conclusion of their negotiations to upgrade bilateral cooperation and eliminate customs duties.
Indonesia to Collect E-Commerce Income Tax via Marketplaces from August 1
Indonesia will officially begin collecting income tax through designated digital marketplaces starting August 1, the Finance Ministry’s Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced on July 1.
Vietnam Debuts Carbon Exchange, Trading Over 1,200 Tonnes
Vietnam officially launched its domestic carbon exchange on June 29 at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), marking a key milestone in aligning the country’s economic growth agenda with its commitment to sustainable development.
Myanmar Celebrates MSME Day, Pushing for Digital Transformation
On June 28, Myanmar concluded its commemoration of the 10th World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day at the Myanmar International Convention Centre-1 in Nay Pyi Taw.
Indonesia-France launch phase two of IndoKAKAO to boost production quality and empower local producers
Indonesia and France have commenced the second phase of the IndoKAKAO project, a bilateral commitment to bolster innovation for a high-quality, sustainable and inclusive cocoa sector in Indonesia. This initiative is jointly coordinated by the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS).