Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam signs trade agreement with four European countries outside EU
The pact lowers or removes customs duties on goods, with industrial products, fish and agricultural imports among those covered.
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- EconomyThailand
Thailand pays ฿5.2 billion in flood aid, seeks additional funding
The DDPM plans to request another ฿10.5 billion from the Cabinet on October 20 to continue payments to eligible households.
- Banking & FintechIndonesia
Payment choices linked to abandoned online purchases in Indonesia
A Xendit and Cube survey found that 51% of Indonesian respondents had abandoned an online purchase, with unavailable preferred payment methods the leading reason.
- EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia budgets RM16 billion for STR and Sara assistance
Nine million STR recipients will be eligible for Sara support of up to RM150 a month, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
- Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam urges swift implementation of trade pact with EFTA
Prime Minister Hung called for bilateral trade with Switzerland to double and encouraged more Swiss investment in Vietnam.
- EconomyMalaysia
Sabah gets RM18.7 billion federal allocation under Budget 2027
Chief Minister Hajiji Noor said the funding would help address water, electricity and road problems, while Kudat is being considered for a marine-based industrial hub.
- MarketsIndonesia
Indonesian stocks fall 11.57% as MSCI considers market downgrade
Consultation on a possible move to standalone status runs until 30 April 2027, with a final decision due by 30 June 2027.
- Business & CompaniesVietnam
French firms eye energy, rail and technology opportunities in Vietnam
France’s ambassador highlighted scope for cooperation as Vietnam seeks more power capacity, expanded transport networks and stronger research links.
- Trade & PolicyVietnam
Vietnam and Switzerland put education and innovation at centre of ties
The leaders also backed closer investment links, while Vietnam sought swift implementation of the newly signed VEFTA trade agreement.
- Banking & FintechPhilippines
Philippine cash-on-delivery share forecast to remain above 20% in 2027
Cash on delivery represented about 23 per cent of transaction value on Xendit’s Philippine platform, the highest proportion among six Southeast Asian markets.
