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Palm oil was the third largest investment recipient of Indonesia during the first nine months, following nickel processing (136.1 trillion IDR) and copper (61.2 trillion IDR).

The Malaysian police are fully prepared to carry out security duties for the 47th ASEAN Summit (ASEAN-47) and related meetings, scheduled to take place in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28.

The ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2025 is expected to serve as a platform to initiate partnerships and capture new opportunities for regional energy collaboration.

Data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on October 14 showed that the economy expanded by 2.9% year-on-year, slower than the 4.5% growth in the previous quarter but higher than the 2% forecast.

At present, Indonesia still imports around 4.9 million kilolitres of diesel oil, equivalent to 10.58% of total domestic demand. Once B50 is fully rolled out, this imported volume will be completely replaced by domestic supply.

Smart Travel Asia highlighted Bangkok’s strengths as its 24-hour vibrancy and diverse experiences, including food, culture, shopping, and the friendliness of its people.

He said the E-commerce Tax will become effective from February 2026, adding that the four major online marketplaces, namely Blibli, Lazada, Shopee, and Tokopedia.

As of the end of September 2025, the Philippines had imported 3.5 million tonnes of rice, far exceeding the “reasonable” level of 2.7 million tonnes expected for this period of the year.

This outcome far exceeds expectations, aligning with the Vietnamese Government’s ambitious target of 8.2–8.5% growth this year and surpassing forecasts from international financial institutions.

Thailand ranks among the ten most flood-prone countries globally, with the Chao Phraya river basin - home to 40% of the population and generating 66% of GDP - particularly vulnerable.

According to newly released data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country harvested more than 9.07 million tonnes of paddy from January to June.

Thailand will focus on stimulating inbound tourism to Thailand, targeting key markets or countries experiencing a decline in visitor numbers.