Indonesia offers incentives for investors in new capital

Indonesia offers incentives for investors in new capital

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has approved a new regulation that offers incentives to businesses investing in its new capital Nusantara, including tax holidays of up to 30 years and 95-year land use permits.
At least 10 killed in landslide in western Indonesia

At least 10 killed in landslide in western Indonesia

At least 10 people have been killed and several others went missing in a landslide that occurred in Indonesia’s western province of Riau Islands on March 6, the National Disaster Management Agency said.
Vietnam supports ASEAN’s cooperation priorities for 2023: ambassador

Vietnam supports ASEAN’s cooperation priorities for 2023: ambassador

Ambassador Vu Ho has affirmed Vietnam’s support for and readiness to realise the cooperation priorities for 2023 set by Chair Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thailand’s employment backs to pre-COVID level: NESDC

Thailand’s employment backs to pre-COVID level: NESDC

The employment rate and working hours in the 4th quarter of 2022 in Thailand were similar to those before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released on March 3 by the country's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Philippines races to prevent oil spill from sunken tanker

Philippines races to prevent oil spill from sunken tanker

Authorities in the Philippines are exerting efforts to find and secure a sunken tanker loaded with 800,000 litres of industrial fuel oil that has started to leak into waters.
Thailand strengthens crackdown on foreign criminals at tourism areas

Thailand strengthens crackdown on foreign criminals at tourism areas

Localities with popular tourist attractions in Thailand have taken measures to crack down on criminals to better ensure the safety of visitors and residents.
Singapore announces new 5G projects in EV manufacturing, river cleaning

Singapore announces new 5G projects in EV manufacturing, river cleaning

Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary on February 28 told the country’s parliament that new applications of 5G technology will be used this year in its three projects on electric vehicle manufacturing, river cleaning and security surveillance.
Singapore’s core inflation up 5.5 per cent in January

Singapore’s core inflation up 5.5 per cent in January

Singapore's core inflation rose to 5.5 per cent year-on-year in January, the highest since November 2008, according to a press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on February 23.
Indonesia offers tax incentives to attract investors to new capital

Indonesia offers tax incentives to attract investors to new capital

Indonesia has unveiled a host of tax breaks to attract companies and people to move to its new capital Nusantara in the heart of Borneo.
UK supports Indonesia to improve investment ecosystem

UK supports Indonesia to improve investment ecosystem

Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has set a target of attracting 1,250 -1,400 trillion rupiah (82-92 billion USD) in investment in 2023 through passing policies to promote business licensing reform.
Malaysia launches national campaign against online scam

Malaysia launches national campaign against online scam

Malaysian Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil along with representatives of CyberSecurity Malaysia, CelcomDigi, and Anti-scam Action Coalition (GBAS) on February 18 launched the National Anti-scam Campaign 2023 to counter scam syndicates’ evolving methods.
ASEAN launches integrated river management project

ASEAN launches integrated river management project

A project on reducing pollution and preserving environmental flows in East Asian Seas through the Implementation of Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) was launched in Manila by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to develop practical and innovative ways for communities, industries and governments to work together to revitalise the region’s rivers.
UK to implement new trading scheme for Cambodia

UK to implement new trading scheme for Cambodia

Cambodia will start benefiting in April from the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a new type of customs preference unveiled by the European country in August 2022.
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