On January 28, Indonesian retailer PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Alfamart) has opened its first outlet in Dhaka, formally entering the Bangladeshi market as part of its South Asia expansion strategy.
Category: Economy
Minister: Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel rollout tied to crude oil and palm oil prices
On January 13, Indonesia announced that its plan to introduce a B50 biodiesel mandate—blending 50% palm oil-based fuel with diesel—will depend on the price gap between crude oil and crude palm oil (CPO).
Malaysia, Türkiye to boost strategic cooperation
On January 9, Malaysia and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation across defence, energy and high-technology sectors following Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Istanbul.
Indonesia plans more targeted EV incentives linked to local content
On January 6, as ASEAN chair, the Philippines is advancing an ambitious economic agenda centred on deeper regional integration and digital transformation.
2026 ASEAN Chair Philippines pushes regional digital and trade deals
On January 6, as ASEAN chair, the Philippines is advancing an ambitious economic agenda centred on deeper regional integration and digital transformation.
Cambodia cashew production grows 30% y-o-y
On January 3, Cambodia reported an earning of US$1.5 billion from raw cashew nut exports in 2025, marking a 30% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase as export volumes reached 1 million tonnes.
Indonesia to cut mining output, aim to stabilise commodity prices
On December 30, Indonesia announced that it will reduce mining output quotas to help stabilise and raise prices of key commodities such as coal and nickel.