Indonesia launches key salt project to boost local economy
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is building a community salt production centre in Pamekasan district, East Java, as part of a strategy to strengthen local economies, increase national output and reduce reliance on imported salt.
Indonesia posts over 4 billion USD in trade surplus02/07/2026 11:44Indonesia’s cumulative trade recorded a surplus of 4. 03 billion USD during the January-May 2026 period, with exports totaling 115. 36 billion USD and imports amounting to 111. 33 billion USD. Thailand tightens airport drug controls following heroin smuggling case in Australia02/07/2026 11:15According to the Thai PM, the decision was prompted not only by the recent case, but also by a growing number of incidents in which foreign traffickers have allegedly used Thailand as a transit point or point of departure for drug shipments destined for Australia. Philippines lifted to upper-middle income status by WB02/07/2026 10:50The WB's latest country income classifications, released on July 1, moved the Philippines from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income status based on 2025 gross national income per capita estimates. French broadcaster spotlights lasting impact of Agent Orange in Vietnam02/07/2026 10:26France 24 said that despite significant remediation and assistance efforts, addressing the legacy of AO in Vietnam remains a long-term challenge. Cambodia steps up efforts to conserve aquatic resources02/07/2026 08:39Fish account for approximately 76% of the protein consumed by households in Cambodia, underscoring their critical role in ensuring food security and supporting the livelihoods of around 2 million people. Malaysia's household debt rises to about 423 billion USD02/07/2026 05:42According to the Malaysian government's assessment, debt growth has remained broadly in step with economic expansion and income gains, easing concerns that households may be becoming increasingly overstretched amid uncertainty in the global economy. Thailand considers social media ban for children under 1602/07/2026 03:10ThaiHealth warned that beyond developmental concerns, children and adolescents face a range of online threats, including cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, online gambling and exposure to advertisements promoting harmful behaviours such as e-cigarette use. Indonesia, Singapore ink agreement on nuclear safety cooperation01/07/2026 22:40Under the MoU, the two sides will cooperate through joint training programmes, personnel exchanges, scientific research and technical meetings aimed at strengthening regulatory and oversight capacity in the nuclear sector. Thailand steps up water storage amid El Niño concerns01/07/2026 21:53Thai Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on June 30 that the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) has been instructed to monitor weather conditions, rainfall, and water resources closely, and to develop proactive water management measures to ensure adequate supplies for domestic use, agriculture, industry, and ecosystem conservation. Malaysia seizes nearly 5 tonnes of drugs in three months01/07/2026 20:24JKDM Director-General Amran Ahmad said that this largest seizure involved 3,396. 6 kg of heroin worth 169. 83 million RM, which was found in a container at West Port, Port Klang, on June 15. India-Japan collaboration brings new opportunities to ASEAN, Vietnam: Scholar01/07/2026 18:56Against the backdrop of mounting complexity in the East Sea and the East China Sea, closer coordination between New Delhi and Tokyo would carry positive implications for ASEAN countries, including Vietnam. Thailand accelerates energy transition01/07/2026 16:41Ministries and agencies of Thailand have been asked to urgently develop and submit projects using funds from the 400-billion-THB (about 10. 9 billion USD) emergency decree to promote the national energy transition. Singapore introduces new digital identity feature to combat online scams01/07/2026 16:24According to the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Singapore), passkeys use a pair of cryptographic keys, with one key stored on the user’s device and the other maintained within the Singpass system. Indonesia, Malaysia reach key agreement to strengthen citizen protection01/07/2026 15:05The two sides committed to respecting each other's jurisdiction and to merely notifying the other through official channels when a decision on amnesty is issued. Timor-Leste strengthens role in ASEAN – RoK cooperation01/07/2026 14:57In the context of Timor-Leste’s recent accession as the 11th member of ASEAN, the two foreign ministers also discussed ways to enhance the RoK – ASEAN cooperation. Former Indonesian education minister jailed for corruption01/07/2026 14:20The procurement of Chromebook laptops during Nadiem Makarim's time in office caused state losses of about 120 million USD, according to the court. Singapore sees continued rise in late marriages, declining birth rates01/07/2026 12:14The share of unmarried women aged 25–29 rose from 69% to 73. 4%, while among men, the sharpest increase was recorded in the 30–34 age group, climbing from 41. 9% to 47. 6%. Indonesia diversifies funding tools for climate action01/07/2026 09:18Acting Director General of Financial Sector Stability and Development at Indonesia's Ministry of Finance Herman Saheruddin said the country is building a comprehensive climate finance ecosystem involving both the public and private sectors while expanding cooperation with international financial institutions to support its green transition. Thailand ramps up measures against potential super El Niño01/07/2026 08:10A super El Niño could bring higher temperatures and significantly reduce water storage in reservoirs. In response, ONWR called for closer real-time monitoring of water resources, continued implementation of the 2026 rainy-season water management plan, and stronger integrated water resource management involving relevant agencies and river basin committees. Thailand faces four economic challenges01/07/2026 06:29The Thai government needs to simultaneously address immediate issues and implement long-term structural reforms, while acknowledging that many long-standing problems cannot be resolved in the short term, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.