 
			
						
			The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) revised its annual forecast from 53.63 million tonnes to 56–57 million tonnes. A production level of 57 million tonnes would represent an 8% increase over 2024.
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				Australia provides support for Vietnamese-led research team  The Australia Renewable Energy Agency has granted aid worth 1 million AUD for a new-generation solar cell development project of a research team headed by Vietnamese national Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu. 
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				Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in West Africa, Sahel  A Vietnamese representative strongly condemned attacks on innocent civilians in West Africa and the Sahel while attending the United Nations Security Council’s online conference on January 11. 
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				Indonesia Financial Group stands ready to support plane crash victims  President Director of Indonesia Financial Group Robertus Billitea on January 10 said the group stands ready to support and compensate passengers on Srwiwijaya Air’s plane. 
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				US newspaper: US, Vietnam working to resolve trade issues  The Inside US Trade has published an article entitled “US, Vietnam working to avoid imposition of Section 301 tariffs”. 
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				Malaysia: Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved  Conditional registration for the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer company has been approved for use in Malaysia, said Health Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah. 
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				Indonesia’s state budget not enough to boost recovery: Finance Minister  Indonesia’s economic recovery should not only depend on government spending as it will not be sufficient to compensate for the slowing economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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				Russian media highlights Vietnam’s preparation for 13th Party congress  Russian media have recently spotlighted Vietnam’s preparation for the 13th national congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as well as the country’s achievements in political, social and economic areas and external affairs. 
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				Vietnam sets example of people’s trust in Government: Russian expert  Vietnam provides a typical example of people’s trust in the Government, said Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kolotov from the Ho Chi Minh Institute at the Saint Petersburg University, during a recent interview with Sputnik. 
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				Thailand focuses on three areas to revive economy  Thailand’s Ministry of Finance this year will focus on three areas to revive the national economy amid slower-than-expected recovery and a second wave of COVID-19. 
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				Cambodia’s rice exports surge 11 percent in 2020  Cambodia exported a total of 690,829 tonnes of milled rice to 60 countries and regions in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 11.4 percent, the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Veng Sakhon has announced. 
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				Malaysia, Singapore terminate high-speed rail link project  A multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail link between Singapore and Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur has been terminated. 
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				Vietnam successfully escorts ASEAN through a tough year  Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 has officially concluded, with the country successfully leading the association through a challenging year and continuing to promote its role in the region and seize new opportunities. 
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					 Indonesia’s palm oil production set to rise 10% in 2025 Indonesia’s palm oil production set to rise 10% in 2025
- Timor-Leste seeks trade & investment expansion following ASEAN accession
- Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop
- RoK, Cambodia agree to set up task force to combat online scams
- Cambodia officially inaugurates Techo International Airport
- Thailand clamps down on overseas text messages
- Cambodia launches national campaigns to prevent school dropouts
- ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation on energy transition
- Indonesia to stop diesel imports by 2026
- Singapore’s economy grows faster than expected
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												 RoK, Cambodia agree to set up task force to combat online scams RoK, Cambodia agree to set up task force to combat online scams
- Timor-Leste seeks trade & investment expansion following ASEAN accession
- Vietnam to supply rice seeds for Cuba’s 2026 crop
- Vietnam contributes to shaping ASEAN’s future: Ambassador
- Vietnam remains Singapore’s third-largest rice supplier
- Indonesia’s palm oil production set to rise 10% in 2025
 
				
				
			 
					 
					 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
	