Thailand promotes gemstone, jewellery exports to China
Strengthened cooperation with Chinese partners is expected to help Thai businesses access the market more effectively while promoting bilateral cooperation in the gemstone and jewellery sector.
Thailand tightens investment standards for AI data centres27/07/2026 21:31BOI Secretary-General Nrit Therdsteerasukdi said Thailand's investment policy will shift from prioritising the quantity of data centre projects to emphasising quality, supporting the country's ambition to become a competitive and sustainable digital economy hub in the region. Laos hands over 67 Thai nationals linked to online scam operations27/07/2026 20:36As these crimes become increasingly sophisticated, Southeast Asian countries are stepping up immigration controls, intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation to disrupt transnational criminal networks, protect the public and curb illegal online activities. Malaysia accepts US 10% tariff while pursuing talks to protect businesses27/07/2026 17:48The US has set a 10% tariff on Malaysian goods under the Section 301 measure related to forced labour. The rate is unchanged from the previous temporary tariff. Indonesia exempts four countries from export earnings rule27/07/2026 16:30Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on July 24 that the exemption applies to nations with existing bilateral trade agreements with Jakarta, offering flexibility to preserve key diplomatic and economic partnerships. Malaysia confirmed as host of Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix27/07/2026 16:12Malaysia has long held an important place in the history of Formula 1 and the return of the Championship to Sepang is testament to our close relationship with the Motorsports Association of Malaysia, the continued commitment of the Malaysian Government, and the strength of international cooperation within our sport. Indonesia signs deal to acquire 12 Italian M-346 fighter trainer aircraft27/07/2026 16:07Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, head of the ministry's Information Bureau, said the M-346 F Block 20 was selected because it meets the Air Force's advanced pilot training requirements while supporting the operational doctrine of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Singapore further tightens monetary policy27/07/2026 16:05MAS said Singapore's economy is expected to post strong growth in the second half of this year, while external price pressures are likely to continue affecting consumers. Core inflation, which excludes private transport and accommodation, is projected to step up from July and remain elevated until early next year. Indonesia builds first ultra-deepwater production facility26/07/2026 04:46Operating at sea depths of up to 2,000m, the 300m-long vessel marks Indonesia's first ultra-deepwater production facility. First gas output is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028. Building trust – key to Thailand’s ambition as regional AI hub26/07/2026 02:42Outlining Thailand’s national strategy, Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob noted that the country’s AI framework rests on three main pillars: infrastructure, trust, and human resources. Indonesia steps up efforts to reclaim cultural heritage25/07/2026 04:14Indonesia has recovered a collection of cultural artefacts from Papua that was illegally taken to the US, marking what Jakarta described as a significant step in restoring national ownership of its cultural heritage. Malaysia, Singapore step up talks following US’s new tariffs24/07/2026 21:42Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said July 24 that his Government will continue talks with the US over the new tariff linked to forced labour concerns if current negotiations fail to produce a satisfactory outcome. New Singapore Cabinet reflects key national priorities24/07/2026 21:30With his deployments, PM Wong looks to be strengthening the bench where the uncertainty is greatest, and where Singapore would most benefit from a clear way forward. Indonesia steps up international cooperation to conserve national marine parks24/07/2026 04:18Indonesia will expand its marine ecosystem database, map seabed topography, and conduct biodiversity surveys and inventories in national marine parks to improve the effectiveness of conservation and ecosystem restoration. Indonesia maps out creative economy strategy through 204524/07/2026 01:43The Indonesian Government has launched the 2026–2045 Creative Economy Development Master Plan (Rindekraf), marking the country's first comprehensive long-term strategy dedicated to the creative economy. Singapore reshuffles Cabinet23/07/2026 16:44Among the changes, Foo Cexiang and Shawn Loh, who entered politics in the 2025 General Election, will join the government for the first time as ministers of State. Laos economy faces challenges after salary increases23/07/2026 11:45According to the WB report, amid a fragile economic recovery, the salary increase is considered an important step to retain qualified civil servants while helping workers cope with rising living costs. Inflation in Laos remains high, reaching 10. 2% in April due to the impact of the global fuel price crisis, directly affecting people’s livelihoods and real incomes. Indonesia cuts over 2 billion USD in free meals programme budget23/07/2026 05:05Secretary of the National Nutrition Agency (NNA) Lili Khamiliyah said that the programme's budget has been cut from 268 trillion IDR (14. 9 billion USD) to 229 trillion rupiah (12. 8 billion USD). Indonesia launches unprecedented nationwide aquaculture expansion23/07/2026 03:30The Indonesian government sees rural aquaculture as key to increasing protein production, expanding fish exports and improving welfare nationwide. Thailand unveils strategy for workforce reskilling22/07/2026 23:26Thai Government efforts will focus on raising productivity per worker rather than expanding the workforce size. This will require workers across the industrial, services and agricultural sectors to acquire new skills and adapt to production systems increasingly driven by AI, automation and digital technologies. Indonesia advances 93 hydrogen projects worth 2 bln USD22/07/2026 22:45Indonesia is implementing 93 hydrogen ecosystem development initiatives, with a total investment value of 32 trillion IDR (2. 05 billion USD), according to Indonesian news agency Antara.