Vietnam’s northern port city of Hai Phong is in the final stages of preparing for the launch of a next-generation free trade area, which will serve as the central feature of its newly approved southern coastal economic zone. This modern trade area will span over 1,000...
Vietnam is set to boost its artillery capabilities through a USD 276 million agreement with South Korea for 20 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. This marks a key milestone, as it is Vietnam’s first-ever procurement of South Korean defense equipment. The K9 Thunder,...
A USD 4.6 million project called AquaSoS is launching to improve sustainable fish farming in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Led by University of Stirling, the initiative is part of a broader UK government effort to support aquaculture in Southeast Asia. Funded by UK Research...
MR D.I.Y. Indonesia has opened its 1,000th store, marking a notable point in the company’s growth in the country’s household retail sector. This expansion is expected to increase access to retail services while also contributing to local economies through employment...
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is set to establish an electric vehicle (EV) charging station network in Indonesia, as announced by the Investment Minister. VinFast plans to build between 30,000 and 100,000 charging stations in its initial phase, primarily focusing on...
France and the European Union (EU) are collaborating to enhance safety at two of Indonesia’s busiest ports through a series of capacity-building initiatives planned over the coming years. Last month in Jakarta, Expertise France—the French agency for international...
Metaverse-based EdTech platform ZEP officially entered the Indonesian education market in March 2025. Launched in South Korea in 2021, the platform has experienced rapid growth, amassing 12 million users and maintaining 1.3 million monthly active users. In April 2024,...
Umar Wirahadikusumah Regional General Hospital in Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, is set to integrate an AI-based reference sourcing system into its existing medical reference platform. This initiative follows a partnership with medical technology startup Docquity,...
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has entered a strategic partnership with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) to develop a Sustainable Smart Greenhouse (SSGH) in...
Sanad, a global leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has established a five-year partnership with Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest privately owned airline. Under this agreement, the UAE company will...
The Indonesian President officially inaugurated the Industropolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Batang, Central Java, in March, marking the transformation of the former Batang Integrated Industrial Zone (KITB). According to the Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media...
Indonesia aims to advance coal gasification initiatives with support from its newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, according to the country’s energy minister. As the world’s leading thermal coal producer, Indonesia has been promoting the...
