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American products become increasingly common in Vietnamese supermarkets

American products become increasingly common in Vietnamese supermarkets

From fresh produce and beef to seafood, American products are becoming more widely available at Vietnamese supermarkets amid growing consumer interest.
Singapore to give 3 million adult citizens up to $195 each in December as cost-of-living support

Singapore to give 3 million adult citizens up to $195 each in December as cost-of-living support

Singapore, Malaysia to raise cross-border taxi quota, add two licensed operators

Singapore, Malaysia to raise cross-border taxi quota, add two licensed operators

Thailand to raise imported EV tax to 35% to encourage local production

Thailand to raise imported EV tax to 35% to encourage local production

Thailand’s cabinet has approved increasing excise taxes on fully imported electric vehicles from 10% to 35% starting Jan. 1, 2027, as the country seeks to attract investment and expand domestic manufacturing.
November 8, 2026 | 03:26 pm PT
Thailand’s growth outlook improves on AI boost but still trails regional peers

Thailand’s growth outlook improves on AI boost but still trails regional peers

Economists are lifting their forecasts for Thailand after updated manufacturing data revealed a larger contribution from AI-related industries, although much of the economy remains sluggish.
November 8, 2026 | 03:19 pm PT
Vietnam targets at least 10% GDP growth and $6,100 per capita GDP in 2027

Vietnam targets at least 10% GDP growth and $6,100 per capita GDP in 2027

Vietnam's National Assembly has set a target of at least 10% economic growth in 2027, with GDP per capita expected to reach approximately US$6,100.
November 7, 2026 | 06:49 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy records higher-than-expected 5.47% GDP growth in Q3

Southeast Asia's largest economy records higher-than-expected 5.47% GDP growth in Q3

Indonesia's economy expanded by 5.47% in the third quarter, exceeding expectations as higher net exports of goods and services and steady household spending supported growth.
November 6, 2026 | 01:24 am PT
Southeast Asia’s third-richest country gives up to $123 each to 5.4M recipients to ease living costs

Southeast Asia’s third-richest country gives up to $123 each to 5.4M recipients to ease living costs

Malaysia is giving 5.4 million recipients up to RM500 (US$123.5) each in cash aid to help low-income groups cope with cost-of-living pressures.
November 5, 2026 | 07:05 pm PT
Thailand considers national food reserve amid fears of prolonged Middle East conflict

Thailand considers national food reserve amid fears of prolonged Middle East conflict

Thailand’s National Security Council is considering establishing a national food reserve as authorities prepare for potential economic and supply chain disruptions from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
November 5, 2026 | 07:02 pm PT
China buys 96% of Vietnam’s durian exports

China buys 96% of Vietnam’s durian exports

China accounted for nearly 96% of Vietnam’s durian exports in the first nine months of the year, leaving the industry with virtually no alternative market.
November 5, 2026 | 03:08 pm PT
World's largest rice importer boosts purchases from Cambodia

World's largest rice importer boosts purchases from Cambodia

The Philippines, world's largest rice importer, is increasing direct rice imports from Cambodia as part of efforts to diversify its supply sources.
November 4, 2026 | 08:29 pm PT
Southeast Asia's largest economy will not export electricity to Singapore without fair price

Southeast Asia's largest economy will not export electricity to Singapore without fair price

Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries agree on a suitable price, an official has said, casting doubt on plans to supply up to 3.4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity to the city-state.
November 3, 2026 | 08:39 pm PT
Vietnam needs 1,000 aircraft over next 20 years

Vietnam needs 1,000 aircraft over next 20 years

Air travel in Vietnam will grow at twice the global average, meaning the country will need to add 1,000 aircraft to its fleet over the next two decades, according to a recent forecast by Airbus.
November 3, 2026 | 08:38 pm PT
Haze, unpredictable weather cloud Malaysia’s upcoming durian season

Haze, unpredictable weather cloud Malaysia’s upcoming durian season

Malaysian durian farmers are facing uncertainty as changing weather conditions, compounded by worsened haze, have affected flowering and fruit development ahead of the minor season in December-February.
November 3, 2026 | 03:20 pm PT
Economic zone linking Singapore, Malaysia attracts $21.8B in approved investments

Economic zone linking Singapore, Malaysia attracts $21.8B in approved investments

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone has attracted RM88.83 billion (US$21.8 billion) in approved investments under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.
November 3, 2026 | 03:20 pm PT
Australia's central bank hikes key interest rate to 18-year high

Australia's central bank hikes key interest rate to 18-year high

Australia's central bank raised its key interest rate to a 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures.
November 3, 2026 | 01:43 am PT
Malaysia attracts over $14B potential investments through overseas missions

Malaysia attracts over $14B potential investments through overseas missions

Malaysia has attracted potential investments worth RM59.5 billion (US$14.6 billion) through official visits and overseas trade and investment promotion missions in 2025–2026.
November 3, 2026 | 01:25 am PT
Vietnam posts back-to-back monthly trade surpluses

Vietnam posts back-to-back monthly trade surpluses

Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$7.31 billion in October, following its first this year in September, as trade turnover in the first 10 months rose to a record high.
November 3, 2026 | 01:01 am PT
Inflation rises 4.57% in 10 months

Inflation rises 4.57% in 10 months

Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation, rose 4.57% in the first 10 months of 2026.
November 3, 2026 | 01:00 am PT
Vietnam needs $300B in annual investment, productivity gains to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam needs $300B in annual investment, productivity gains to achieve double-digit growth

Vietnam needs to mobilize and efficiently deploy investments of US$300 billion a year and improve productivity to realize its target of double-digit economic growth, a government economist has said.
November 2, 2026 | 01:29 am PT
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