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ASEAN is examining the prospects of nuclear energy as a clean and stable source of electricity, with the potential to replace fossil fuel – based generation sources and support the regional energy transition agenda.

Indonesia issued a decree to reduce the number of international airports from 34 to 17. This move aimed to optimise aviation operations with high international traffic and improve service quality.

Spanish news site praises Vietnam’s historic victory

Once among the poorest nations in the world, Vietnam has now become one of the most remarkable examples of economic transformation in the 21st century, reported ABC Mundial.

In excerpts from the article, General Secretary Lam underlined that national reconciliation remains a “long-term strategic choice” and a “pillar of the great national unity bloc.”

Thailand has solidified its position as Asia’s top ice cream exporter and currently ranks fourth globally.

Djoko Siswanto, head of SKK Migas, revealed that the two fields are located offshore in the Northwest of Java and are expected to commence operations by the end of this year.

There are currently 28 electric vehicle production projects by 22 companies in Thailand, with a total investment of approximately 78 billion THB and a combined production capacity of over 880,000 units.

As electricity is crucial to the national economy, increasing the electricity capacity will support faster economic growth, as well as industrialisation and modernisation in Indonesia.

Malaysia will ban the use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national and state parks, marine parks as part of efforts to curb environmental pollution.

The Indonesian government has formulated several initiatives to mitigate the adverse effects of the 32% tariff on Indonesian exports.

Singapore has cut its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 0% to 2% from the 1-3% prediction previously, following preliminary estimates showing an economic contraction in the first quarter.