Laos and Vietnam expect more than 10 cooperation pacts during PM visit
Transport projects and investment will feature in discussions, while a planned business conference is expected to attract about 1,000 participants.
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Timor-Leste urges wider access to climate finance without added debt
Speaking for the Least Developed Countries Group in Bangkok, the deputy foreign minister called for affordable funding tailored to vulnerable nations.
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Laos to tighten monetary controls as inflation stays above target
The central bank plans to limit annual credit growth to 16 per cent and bring more export earnings into the domestic banking system.
South-east Asian fintech funding rises 206% as fewer startups secure deals
Four rounds worth at least US$100 million accounted for 86 per cent of funding, while seed-stage investment fell 46 per cent.
Laos and Thailand aim for US$11 billion trade in 2027
Border infrastructure, rail connections and a goal of 3 million tourist visits annually were among the priorities discussed in Luang Prabang.
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Southeast Asian e-commerce forecast to approach US$400 billion by 2031
A report by Xendit and Cube points to declining cash-on-delivery use and differing payment preferences across the region.
Indonesia eyes QRIS trials with Saudi Arabia in 2026
Hong Kong could also join the cross-border payment network in 2026, while an India connection may begin operating in 2027, according to ASPI.
Vietnam-Cambodia expo brings 150 organisations and businesses to Phnom Penh
The fair includes civilian and military-affiliated exhibitors as the two countries prepare to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
IMF calls for targeted household support and closer ASEAN cooperation
Kristalina Georgieva said market-oriented reforms could raise real GDP by 3%, while more trade within ASEAN could lift long-term GDP by 5%.
Thailand growth forecast lifted to 2.1 per cent for 2026
Only Myanmar and Brunei have lower growth projections in Southeast Asia, while Vietnam leads the region at 8.4 per cent.
