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Foreign retailers set out expansion plans in Vietnam
Central Retail expects to invest about US$1.5 billion, while Aeon plans to direct about 60 per cent of its ASEAN investment budget to Vietnam.
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Bank Indonesia urges wider use of local currencies in trade and investment
The central bank also backed the G20 cross-border payments roadmap and is expanding domestic use of QRIS.
- BasketballPhilippines
Stockton seals Converge comeback against TNT in overtime
Converge secured third place in Group A at 8-4, leaving TNT fourth at 7-5 and facing Group B’s top seed in the quarterfinals.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia ended rice imports for domestic use in 2025
The Government Communications Agency said rice output reached 34.69 million tons in 2025, while production is projected at 34.77 million tons in 2026.
- EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia increases EIS benefits to as much as RM25,000 per contributor
Perkeso says its employment services helped 117,733 people secure jobs between January and August 14, 2026.
- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia plans Rp900,000 wage subsidy payments over three months
An estimated Rp12 trillion would fund payments to a projected 13.3 million workers, while official eligibility details for BSU 2026 remain unavailable.
- HeritageIndonesia
Indonesian contingent wears Madura batik designs at Asian Para Games
Ivan Gunawan’s Sekar Jagat Vijaya outfits paired traditional motifs with contemporary suits and jackets for the parade in Nagoya.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Melaka training grant applications near 7,000 after HRD Corp reforms
Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan said officers would also check every levy-funded training class, either in person or online.
- Banking & FintechIndonesia
Indonesia’s digital gold trading value rises 641.1% to Rp299.49 trillion
Trading volume reached 115.86 tonnes in January–August 2026, while regulators stressed investor awareness and security requirements.
- DramaPhilippines
Anton Vinzon reflects on playing Makmak after 'Kamao' ends
The Sparkle actor shared footage of his boxing skills and expressed gratitude for his experience on the GMA Afternoon Prime drama.
