Indonesia Enters US Seafood Export Quality Assurance Agreement

Indonesia Enters US Seafood Export Quality Assurance Agreement

Indonesia has formalized a regulatory framework for ensuring the quality of seafood products exported to the U.S. Announced by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) last July, the agreement will implement a quality and safety assurance system for marine...
Indonesian Government Considers Seven New Special Economic Zones

Indonesian Government Considers Seven New Special Economic Zones

The Indonesian government has been presented with proposals to create seven new special economic zones (SEZs), as stated by the acting secretary general of the SEZ National Council. These proposed SEZs are intended for locations in Java, Sulawesi, and the Nusantara...
Norway to Pursue Hydropower and CCS Projects in Indonesia

Norway to Pursue Hydropower and CCS Projects in Indonesia

Norway aims to strengthen its partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, including hydropower and carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to the Norwegian Energy Minister. Norwegian companies are expected to bring their...
Foxconn Sets Up Its PlayStation Production in Vietnam

Foxconn Sets Up Its PlayStation Production in Vietnam

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn will set up a facility to produce PlayStation gaming consoles in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, as part of a USD 287.2 million investment. Foxconn received the investment registration certificate for the project in July 2024. The...
Vietnam Removes Foreign Ownership Limits in the Cloud and Data Sector

Vietnam Removes Foreign Ownership Limits in the Cloud and Data Sector

Vietnam has announced that foreign investors are now allowed to own data centers within the country. These new rules have emerged because the domestic market has struggled to meet the increased need for data storage. The recently enacted Law on Telecommunications...