Thailand and Laos aim for US$11 billion in bilateral trade by 2027
The neighbours agreed to improve border infrastructure and logistics, coordinate digital policies and support regional energy links.
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Frasers and Mitsubishi to redevelop Singapore River site with 407 homes
The mixed-use scheme is due to launch in 2027 and finish in 2031, with 184 Frasers Suites serviced residences planned.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia targets EU trade pact signing in 2026
Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the agreement is intended to take effect in early 2027 and could support closer business ties with Germany.
- EconomyPhilippines
Philippine exports rise 27.8% to US$9.11 billion in August
The August 2026 figure was the highest in 35 years, with electronic products making up 68.1% of merchandise exports.
Signature Rice sets 100,000-tonne export target for Philippines in 2027
Cambodia shipped 122,102 tonnes of rice to the Philippines over the first eight months of 2026, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation.
- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia considers tax exemption for provincial minimum-wage earners
The Finance Ministry is reviewing a possible adjustment to the personal income tax allowance for 2027 and assessing its effect on purchasing power.
- EconomyVietnam
Vietnam PM seeks GDP growth above 12.5 per cent in fourth quarter
Ministries and local authorities were urged to disburse their full public investment allocations as Vietnam pursues double-digit growth for 2026.
- EconomyVietnam
Vietnam records 9.95 per cent quarterly growth
Growth over the first nine months of 2026 reached 9.01 per cent, the strongest performance for that period in 15 years.
- Trade & PolicyIndonesia
Indonesia seeks faster EU trade pact signing before GSP access ends
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has asked France to support the agreement’s approval, while Indonesia aims for implementation by early 2027.
- EconomyMalaysia
Sarawak premier signals budget focus on power tariffs and state revenue
Abang Johari withheld details of proposed measures and reaffirmed Sarawak’s position on its oil and gas rights.
