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Indonesian gov’t promises nationwide 4G internet services by 2022
The Indonesian government is committed to accelerating a “national digital transformation” through five priority programmes, Indonesian Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate has said.
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ADB pledges to double loan commitments to Indonesia
The Asian Development Bank has pledged to double loan commitments to Indonesia this year to facilitate economic recovery in one of its biggest client countries.
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Vietnam calls on int’l community to support Somalia
Vietnam calls on international partners to assist the Somali Government in easing socio-economic difficulties and coping with humanitarian needs.
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Indonesia to provide microloans for laid-off workers, housewives
The Indonesian Government has unveiled a new microcredit program (KUR) for laid-off workers and housewives who own micro-sized businesses to help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vietnam supports three-point peace plan for Yemen
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s permanent mission to the UN, affirmed support for the three-point peace plan submitted by the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen on August 18.
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Indonesia adjusts GDP growth goal for 2020
Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati recently adjusted the country’s GDP growth goal for 2020 down to -0.2 to -1.1 percent from the previous 2.3 percent, and 4.5 to 5.5 percent for the next year.
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Thailand urged to increase exports to prevent global food shortage
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries has urged Thailand to increase food exports to prevent global shortage.
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Indonesia’s foreign debts hit 408.6 bln USD
Indonesia’s foreign debts in the second quarter of 2020 were recorded at 408.6 billion USD, consisting of debts of the public and private sectors, according to the Bank of Indonesia.
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Thailand to build 3.2-billion-USD canal for preventing floods
The Thai government is planning to spend 100 billion baht to develop a 240km canal running from Chai Nat province to the Gulf of Thailand to prevent flooding in the country’s central region.
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ASEAN holds webinar on digital connectivity with private sector
The ASEAN Secretariat and Infrastructure Asia of the Singapore government held a webinar on Digital Connectivity on August 13 as part of the ASEAN Infrastructure Discussion Series.
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Business Times highlights new opportunities in EU-Vietnam Trade
The Business Times on August 11 posted a story describing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement as a significant economic milestone for Vietnam.
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Schools in Thailand, Cambodia to reopen soon
Thailand’s Office of the Basic Education Commission August 11 sent a letter to all educational institutes nationwide, telling them they could resume teaching classes as normal from August 13.
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