Indonesia subsidises fuel for fishing vessels to boost blue economy
Thailand dismantles online gambling ring linked to World Cup 202614/07/2026 19:25The bureau’s investigation targeted the "All Game 248" gambling website, which allegedly accepted bets on the FIFA World Cup. . .
Thailand dismantles online gambling ring linked to World Cup 202614/07/2026 19:25The bureau’s investigation targeted the "All Game 248" gambling website, which allegedly accepted bets on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and had been operating for about 18 months. During the operation, codenamed "All Game End Game," authorities arrested 12 suspects, including a former local politician, and the seizure of assets worth more than 13 million THB (418,000 USD). Indonesia establishes sanctuary for endangered endemic orangutans14/07/2026 16:42Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said the ministry is preparing a ministerial decree to establish a Working Group for Integrated Orangutan Conservation in the Keraitan Landscape. Four key risks cloud Malaysia's economic outlook in H2 202614/07/2026 14:41The report identified prolonged global supply chain disruptions, a stronger US dollar, rising political uncertainty ahead of a possible early general election, and the proposed expansion of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI as the key risks. Thailand, Malaysia launch new Sadao border checkpoint14/07/2026 14:16The new Sadao Border Checkpoint, located in the Sadao Special Economic Development Zone, is Thailand's busiest land crossing by trade value, handling more than 471. 5 billion THB (14 billion USD) in annual imports and exports and serving more than 6 million cross-border travellers each year. Indonesia tightens visa-free entry policy14/07/2026 11:17Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said the move forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen immigration management through digitalisation and enhanced screening of foreign nationals upon entry. Malaysia propels semiconductor industry14/07/2026 10:43Speaking at a seminar in Kuala Lumpur on July 13, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) exports rose 39. 7% year-on-year to 382. 9 billion MYR (95. 7 billion USD) in the first five months of 2026, or 48. 2% of the country's total exports. Indonesia still relies on industrial salt imports despite self-sufficiency goal14/07/2026 05:33According to Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the country imported about 936,000 tonnes of industrial salt containing at least 97% sodium chloride in the first five months of 2026, up 13. 1% year-on-year. Singapore, Japan strengthen cooperation in energy market management13/07/2026 16:18The MoC aims to promote cooperation and information exchange on gas and electricity markets. It will also facilitate greater knowledge sharing on energy market surveillance approaches, regulation design, and system stabilisation measures. Laos adopts coordinated steps to propel economic growth13/07/2026 14:41Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, addressing the first extraordinary session of the 10th Lao National Assembly from July 6-10, said the push is designed to hit the economic growth targets and macroeconomic benchmarks approved by the legislature. Indonesia launches campaign to protect endangered rainforest elephants13/07/2026 14:30Conservation groups classify the Sumatran elephant as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, while Bornean elephant populations have declined sharply because of deforestation, habitat fragmentation and increasing human-wildlife conflict. Massive pub fire in Thailand kills at least 27 people13/07/2026 14:13Video footage shared online by emergency responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. Many people were seen trying to flee as dense black smoke billowed into the sky. Rescue said the fire was reported around midnight. New species of long-necked dinosaur discovered in Thailand11/07/2026 06:33According to the latest announcement from the Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum under Thailand's Department of Mineral Resources, the fossil of the newly identified dinosaur species was discovered at the Phu Noi fossil site in Kalasin province, embedded in rock layers of the Phu Kradung Formation dating to the Late Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. Indonesia rolls out three strategies to boost exports11/07/2026 01:28These strategies are expected to help sustain export growth, enabling the sector to remain a key driver of job creation and foreign exchange earnings. Indonesia promotes aviation ecosystem development10/07/2026 23:09INACA Chairman Denon Prawiraatmadja said the third IAS serves as a collaborative platform for the government, industry players, and all stakeholders to sustainably strengthen the national aviation ecosystem. Singapore remains world’s leading maritime centre in 202610/07/2026 22:36In 2025, the Port of Singapore handled a record 44. 66 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in container throughput and 3. 22 billion gross tonnage in vessel arrivals. Laos becomes dialogue partner of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation10/07/2026 21:17Laos pledges to actively promote cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), particularly in trade, logistics, transport, and tourism. Malaysia unveils strategy to counter future cyber threats10/07/2026 20:46Malaysia must shift from conventional security methods to a more comprehensive strategy to address rapidly evolving threats, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), post-quantum cryptography and drones. Lao National Assembly approves key agenda items at extraordinary session10/07/2026 19:48The five-day first extraordinary session of Laos’ 10th National Assembly (NA) concluded on July 10 after approving key economic, legal and development measures aimed at strengthening growth, improving public services and accelerating rural development and poverty reduction. Malaysia central bank upbeat on 2026 economic growth10/07/2026 16:26Domestic demand continues to be underpinned by a stable labour market, strong export performance and sustained investment activity. Rising exports are expected to support employment and private consumption, while growing demand linked to artificial intelligence and the electrical and electronics sector is expected to provide an additional boost. Thai court jails bank employees over mule account scam network10/07/2026 11:03The court in Pattaya province found that four employees of a commercial bank in Pattaya, including a branch manager, had facilitated the opening of bank accounts for Chinese nationals entering Thailand on tourist visas. The accounts were later used as mule accounts to receive funds fraudulently obtained by call-centre scam gangs.