Middle East tensions yet to affect Indonesia's export

Although women’s involvement in the drug trade is not new, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) noted that the trend is increasing and often reflects deeper and systemic exploitation.

The regional workshop on gender lens perspective on business and human rights in ASEAN from June 30 to July 1 features five discussion panels, including one chaired by Vietnam’s representative to AICHR, Nguyen Thanh Trung, focusing on mainstreaming gender perspectives into policies, processes, mechanisms, and business operations.

Singapore, which has limited renewable energy potential due to its size and geography, aims to meet 6GW, roughly one-third of its power needs, through clean electricity imports by 2035.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last month said digital token service providers (DTSPs) that served only overseas clients must have a licence to continue operations past June 30 – or close up shop.

The project, part of Indonesia’s national strategic projects, carries an investment value of 5.9 billion USD and spans 3,023 hectares.

Young people in ASEAN are no longer just the leaders of tomorrow but the changemakers of today, said.Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Abdul Aziz.

From January to May 2025, the EU was Thailand’s fourth-largest trading partner after China, the US, and Japan. Total trade between the two sides stood at 18.09 billion USD, up 0.57% from the same period in 2024.

An independent and resilient regional financial system will help reduce reliance on external currencies and enhance monetary stability across Southeast Asia.

In recent years, Thailand has attracted large amounts of investments in data centres and digital services, from companies as diverse as Amazon Web Services, Tik Tok, and NTT Data.

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has recently ruled that national and local elections must be held separately starting in 2029.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will also hold the position of Minister of Culture in her new cabinet.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to pursue economic cooperation in the Ambalat sea block.

A meeting was held in Phom Penh on June 28 to mark the 74th founding anniversary of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) (June 28, 1951 – 2025).

Malaysia and Russia have agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, with a focus on high-potential sectors such as halal industry and agriculture, following Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof’s working visit to Russia.

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said the 2025 Budget Initiative aims to stimulate SME-driven growth and enhance economic resilience, while bolstering investor confidence.

Thailand faces a 36% US tariff on its exports if it fails to negotiate a reduction before a moratorium expires in July.

Chinese media noted this marks the third consecutive year PM Chinh has attended the Summer Davos Forum in China, further underscoring his status as a familiar and welcomed figure. It highlighted the increasingly close cooperation and exchange between China and Vietnam, drawing further attention to his continued participation.

The illegal drugs and materials, seized from around Myanmar, were burnt in its three major cities of Yangon, Mandalay, and Taunggyi.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested that the Kota MADANI smart city initiative serve as a blueprint for urban development nationwide, while highlighting the need for a balanced approach that prioritises public welfare over commercial interests.

At the national level, the Indonesian Government is building a digital HR ecosystem, with the target of producing 9 million digital talents, including AI professionals, by 2030.