MarketsIndonesia
Indonesia’s IHSG falls 0.36 per cent at opening
The benchmark extended its losses to 0.85 per cent by 09:00 WIB, with early trading worth Rp264.6 billion.
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- AIVietnam
Vietnam–Australia forum launches platform for technology partnerships
The Hanoi meeting focused on turning bilateral cooperation commitments into projects in AI, semiconductors and digital technology.
- EconomyIndonesia
Robinson highlights Indonesia’s institutional challenges beyond growth target
The 2024 economics Nobel laureate raised concerns about corruption, tax collection and state administration at an October 12 discussion.
- Banking & FintechVietnam
Vietnam and Luxembourg agree to expand financial training and cooperation
The two countries also explored stock-exchange links involving green financial instruments and support for Vietnam’s international financial centres.
- Music & ConcertsSingapore
Attack on Titan musical sets Singapore debut for April 2027
The Japanese-language production will have English surtitles, with tickets starting at S$58 before booking fees.
Indonesia targets seven golds and top-10 finish at Asian Para Games
The Indonesian contingent comprises 103 athletes across 12 sports, with the 2026 Games scheduled for 18-24 October.
- Business & CompaniesVietnam
Samsung plans US$4.09 billion memory-chip testing project in Vietnam
About 63% of the planned investment would come from reinvested profits, leaving funding dependent on future earnings from Samsung’s Vietnamese operations.
- FootballIndonesia
Indonesia drawn with Portugal and Wales for inaugural U-15 World Cup
The tournament and FIFA festival will take place in Azerbaijan from 24-30 October 2026, with no qualifying competition.
- Green EnergyIndonesia
Indonesia puts green investment at centre of COP31 plans
Priority sectors include lower-emission rice farming, mangrove conservation and waste-to-energy projects, alongside efforts to strengthen carbon-market financing.
- Film & MovieMalaysia
Malaysia’s cinema operators back duty exemption for local films and theatre
The Federal Territories exemption takes effect on January 1, 2027, with the exhibitors’ association seeking similar measures across all states.
