The Thai government is launching an energy-saving program targeting public sector agencies to reduce the country’s overall energy consumption. The initiative, managed by the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE) under the Ministry of...
Thailand has introduced a new incentive program to encourage joint ventures (JVs) between Thai and foreign companies in the automotive parts manufacturing sector. This initiative, led by the Thai Board of Investment (BOI), aims to enhance Thailand’s role as a...
In August 2024, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) of South Korea and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) of Thailand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in supporting the T-50TH Golden Eagle fighter and trainer aircraft. This agreement...
US-based data management company InterSystems has partnered with Indonesian electronic medical record (EMR) provider Zi.Care to deliver services through the InterSystems IRIS for Health™ – Indonesia edition data platform. Under this agreement, Zi.Care will market the...
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has completed a core network consolidation project in Jakarta in collaboration with Huawei, a global ICT solution provider. This project aims to advance mobile communication technologies and is part of their ongoing partnership. With over 100...
Finnish measurement technology company Vaisala has signed a EUR 25 million contract (approximately USD 27 million) with Indonesia’s Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) to upgrade weather systems at fourteen Indonesian airports. This is...
MINISO is set to open its largest store, MINISO Land, at Jakarta’s Central Park Mall. This new flagship location will be the biggest of its 6,600 stores globally, marking a significant step in MINISO’s growth strategy in Indonesia. Designed as a “dream castle...
VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 15, 2024, for its first assembly plant in Subang, West Java. The facility will produce right-hand drive versions of its e-SUV models, including the VF 3, VG 5, VF 6,...
Evonik’s recent expansion of its methionine production facility on Jurong Island adds 40,000 tonnes to its annual output, bringing the total capacity to 340,000 tonnes per year. Methionine, a critical protein component in animal feed, plays a key role in supporting...
Singapore’s FairPrice Group (FPG) has signed a partnership agreement with South Korea’s Lotte Retail, marking the first collaboration between the two retail giants in Southeast Asia. The deal, finalized on August 28, will introduce a wider variety of Lotte Mart’s...
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced the launch of the Bus Connectivity Enhancement Program (BCEP), aimed at improving Singapore’s public bus network to better address evolving commuter needs. The initiative focuses on enhancing accessibility in both...
Databricks has officially established Singapore as its regional headquarters for the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, with plans to expand its workforce in the country significantly. In collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Databricks...
