Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam signs its 18th free trade pact with EFTA members
Negotiations lasted over 14 years. The agreement links Vietnam with Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
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- Apps & PlatformsSingapore
Singtel and Ericsson agree five-year push to expand Singapore 5G capabilities
The partners reported a 19% throughput improvement in a live-network AI trial and plan to broaden advanced connectivity services for industry.
- Business & CompaniesVietnam
EVN breaks ground on US$1.55 billion LNG power plant in Vietnam
The Quang Trach II project will have nearly 1,613 MW of capacity, with its first turbine scheduled to enter commercial service in February 2030.
- MarketsIndonesia
IDX summit puts market reform and investor confidence on agenda
Officials discussed exchange demutualisation, ownership limits and governance at the International Capital Market Summit 2026 in Jakarta.
Ammar takes silver, Jennahtul bronze for Malaysia at Asian Para Games
Ammar Aiman Nor Azmi clocked 48.34 seconds in the 400m T20 final, while Jennahtul Fahmi Ahmad earned bronze in table tennis.
- MarketsIndonesia
IDX revises Watchlist Board placement and trading rules
The changes took effect on 28 September and cover criteria linked to minimum prices, liquidity, free float and secondary-market trading.
- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia forecasts upstream oil and gas revenue at 109% of budget target
SKK Migas says higher crude prices could lift state receipts above the 2026 target despite challenges in raising oil lifting volumes.
- MarketsIndonesia
Rupiah closes stronger at Rp17,980 per US dollar
Bank Indonesia's rate decision is due on 21 October, with a Bank Permata economist seeing a greater likelihood of a 25-basis-point increase.
- MarketsIndonesia
BTN weighs share buyback as part of strategic review
The Indonesian bank is assessing its finances, capital adequacy and expansion funding needs before deciding whether to proceed.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia records US$60 million in potential deals with Central Africa
The Indonesian embassy said 19 agreements were reached at Trade Expo Indonesia 2026, including projects in tapioca, biogas and fertiliser.
