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Taiwanese Flexible Printed Circuit Specialist Opens New Factory in Thailand

Aug 2025 Thailand, Manufacturing

Taiflex Scientific Co., Ltd., a global producer of flexible printed circuit (FPC) materials from Taiwan, has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Thailand. The ...

Central Retail Invests USD 2.8 Million to Open First Standalone Tops Market Supermarket in Eastern Bangkok

Aug 2025 Thailand, Retail/FMCG

Central Retail has launched its first standalone supermarket under the Tops Market brand on Pattanakarn 30 in eastern Bangkok. The company invested approximately 100 million ...

Kerry Expands R&D Presence in Indonesia to Advance Sustainable Food Innovation

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Agrifood

Kerry has inaugurated its expanded office and Research, Development & Applications (RD&A) facility in South Jakarta, underscoring the company’s strengthened ...

US Firms Commit to Significant Investments in Indonesia

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Economy

The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs announced several investment commitments from US-based companies in sectors such as clean energy, digital ...

Indonesia Signs Deal with Türkiye for Purchase of 48 KAAN Fighter Jets

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Defense/Aerospace

Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense announced last month that the country has signed a contract with Türkiye to purchase 48 KAAN fighter jets as part of efforts to modernize its ...

Italy’s Eni Plans USD 10 Billion Investment in Indonesia’s Natural Gas Fields

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Energy

Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources announced that Italy-based energy company Eni plans to invest USD 10 billion (approximately IDR 150 trillion) in East ...

Canadian–Indonesian Partnership to Launch Smart Water Metering Pilot in Jambi City

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Environment

Perumdam Tirta Mayang Kota Jambi, the municipal water utility for Jambi City, and professional services firm GHD have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to launch a joint pilot ...

Indonesia Launches Single Window Clearance to Streamline Business Processes

Aug 2025 Indonesia, ICT

As integrated platforms and services gain prominence in Indonesia’s digital transformation agenda, the National Single Window Agency (LNSW) is translating these concepts into ...

Indonesia’s Siloam Hospital Implements First da Vinci Xi Surgical System

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Healthcare

Siloam Hospitals, one of Indonesia’s largest private hospital networks, has begun implementing the da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted surgery system developed by Intuitive ...

Indonesia’s State-Owned Railway Operator Explores Tram Partnership with Poland

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Infrastructure

State-owned railway operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is in talks with Polish companies to explore potential collaborations in developing electric trams, which KAI’s ...

CATL Launches USD 6 Billion Integrated Battery Value Chain Project in Indonesia

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Manufacturing

A subsidiary of China’s CATL, in partnership with local firms, has begun construction on a battery manufacturing complex in West Java, Indonesia, as part of a project the ...

Chili’s Enters Indonesian Market, Introducing Texan Cuisine to Jakarta

Aug 2025 Indonesia, Retail/FMCG

Jakarta’s food and beverage sector is witnessing the arrival of a major international brand as Chili’s, the well-known casual dining chain from Dallas, launches its first ...

Vietnam Airlines Invests USD 3.6 Billion to Modernize Fleet with 50 Boeing 737-8 Jets

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Defense/Aerospace

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced a significant investment exceeding USD 3.6 billion to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its fleet development strategy for ...

Vietnam Posts 7.52% GDP Growth in H1 2025, Highest in 15 Years

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Economy

Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.52% in the first half of 2025, the highest H1 growth rate recorded between 2011 and 2025, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). ...

Vietnam and the UK Explore Offshore Wind Energy Collaboration

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Energy

From 16 to 23 June, 2025, a Vietnamese energy delegation visited the UK to explore cooperation opportunities in offshore wind energy production. Organized by the British ...

Vietnam’s Leading Hospital Strengthens Ties with UK Partners for Medical Advancements

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Healthcare

A delegation from 108 Military Central Hospital (Hospital 108) in Hanoi, led by Director – Major General Dr. Le Huu Song, visited the UK from 10 to 13 June to enhance ...

Vietnam and the US Strengthen Agricultural Trade Ties with USD 3 Billion in New Deals

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Agrifood

June 2025 marked a new milestone for Vietnam and the US agricultural trade ties when 20 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth USD 3 billion was signed between between ...

Sweden’s SYRE IMPACT to Invest USD 1 Billion in Polyester Recycling Facility in Binh Dinh

Jul 2025 Vietnam, Environment

Authorities in Binh Dinh (Gia Lai) province have granted Sweden-based SYRE IMPACT AB an investment registration certificate for a USD 1 billion polyester recycling and ...

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