EconomyVietnam
South Korea leads foreign investment in Vietnam with almost US$103 billion
Bilateral trade exceeded US$80 billion in the first eight months of 2026, as officials discussed investment and technology cooperation in Dong Nai.
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- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia aims to cut logistics costs to 12.5 per cent of GDP by 2029
A presidential regulation sets out infrastructure, digitalisation and workforce measures, with a further cost target of 8 per cent of GDP by 2045.
Bank BSN calls for closer links between ASEAN Islamic finance markets
At a Bangkok forum, the bank said stronger cooperation could improve financial access for more than 250 million Muslims across ASEAN.
- More SportsIndonesia
Indonesian MotoGP economic impact estimated at Rp5.2 trillion
Attendance reached 157,875, the highest recorded since the Lombok circuit entered the MotoGP calendar in 2022.
- More SportsMalaysia
Azizulhasni misses keirin semi-finals at Shanghai World Championships
John Beasley blamed a tactical mistake for the Malaysian rider’s exit and set a top-eight target for his individual sprint event.
Bumitama Agri and First Resources named in Indonesian plantation fire report
Greenpeace traced corporate ties to concessions with fire and smoke detections. First Resources said some fires spread from outside its boundaries.
- BasketballPhilippines
EAC comeback ends Benilde’s four-game streak in NCAA
Joseph Nunag scored 17 points and Wilmar Oftana added 15 as the Generals won 86-78, improving their record to 3-5.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia weighs moratorium on new nickel smelters
Nickel industry group FINI says tighter supply controls have helped rebalance the market, while forecasting further capacity growth by the end of 2027.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Malaysia targets higher-value aerospace services and RM55.2 billion revenue
The aerospace industry generated RM32.5 billion in 2025 and employed about 34,700 skilled workers across more than 300 companies.
Singapore stocks retreat as chip sell-off weighs on markets
Decliners outnumbered advancers 455 to 190, while Singapore semiconductor counters faced selling pressure for a third consecutive session.
