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UAE Company Plans Major Investment in Indonesia’s Dairy Industry

May 2025 Indonesia, Agrifood

Al-Ain Farms, a leading dairy producer based in the United Arab Emirates, is poised to invest in Indonesia as the country aims to reduce its dependence on milk imports. ...

Korean Food Company Paldo to Introduce Pororo Kids Drinks in Indonesia

May 2025 Indonesia, Retail/FMCG

Korean food company Paldo announced plans to launch its popular Pororo children’s beverage in Indonesia this year by partnering with local distributor Indofood Group. ...

Pegatron Unveils AI and 5G Smart Factory in Partnership with Indonesia’s Leading Telecom Company

May 2025 Indonesia, Manufacturing

Pegatron, a global technology leader, has officially opened its new smart manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia. The factory integrates advanced Artificial Intelligence ...

Netherlands Allocates USD 360 Million for Indonesia’s Water Infrastructure

May 2025 Indonesia, Infrastructure

The Dutch government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s priority programs in water resource management, including the development of a giant sea ...

Indonesia and Estonia Forge Partnership on Data Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

May 2025 Indonesia, ICT

Through the Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/Bappenas, Indonesia is deepening its collaboration with the Estonian Government to advance its digital ...

Fullerton Health Indonesia Opens Jakarta’s First Executive Health Screening Centre

May 2025 Indonesia, Healthcare

Fullerton Health Indonesia, a Singapore-based Fullerton Health Group subsidiary established in 2010, has officially launched its first Executive Health Screening Centre (EHS) ...

Thailand Approves Sunwoda to Invest More Than USD 1 Billion in EV Battery Cell Plants

Apr 2025 Thailand, Manufacturing

Thailand’s Commission on the National Competitiveness Enhancement for Targeted Industries has approved an investment exceeding USD 1 billion from Sunwoda Electronic for the ...

Thailand Enhances Aviation Infrastructure to Position Itself as Regional Hub

Apr 2025 Thailand, Infrastructure

Thailand has unveiled plans to boost aviation capacity by investing approximately 104.4 million USD in cutting-edge technology, aiming to become a regional aviation hub by ...

Thailand Develops AI Systems for Financial Fraud Detection

Apr 2025 Thailand, ICT

Thailand is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud detection, particularly within its financial sector. The country’s financial institutions are ...

Thailand to Expand Telehealth Services to Decrease Hospital Visits and In-Person Follow-Ups

Apr 2025 Thailand, Healthcare

Thailand’s Public Relations Department (PRD) has announced that the Ministry of Public Health would expand tele-healthcare services to alleviate congestion in public ...

Swiss Company Implements US Wastewater Solution at Its Manufacturing Plant in Thailand

Apr 2025 Thailand, Environment

Swiss chemical company Archroma has implemented a membrane and oxidation-based Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at its dyestuffs manufacturing plant in Mahachai, Thailand. ...

UK Company Secures a USD 1.8 Billion Contract for Energy Digitization and Smart Grid in Thailand

Apr 2025 Thailand, Energy

Gorilla Technology Group, a British business solutions provider, has secured a 1.8 billion USD agreement to lead an energy digitization and smart grid project in Thailand. ...

Thailand Greenlights 2.7 Billion USD in Investments for Data Centres and Cloud Services

Apr 2025 Thailand, Economy, ICT

Thailand has approved investments totaling approximately 2.7 billion USD in data centers and cloud services, marking a significant expansion of the country’s tech sector. The ...

Bangkok Airways Plans to Acquire 30 New Jets as ‘The White Lotus’ Drives Tourism Growth

Apr 2025 Thailand, Defense/Aerospace

Bangkok Airways is preparing to place an order for up to 30 new aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy and to accommodate the anticipated growth in tourism, ...

Norwegian Salmon Campaigns Achieve Success in Thailand

Apr 2025 Thailand, Agrifood, Retail/FMCG

Norwegian salmon has gained significant popularity in Thailand, largely driven by the growth of sushi consumption. The country now hosts around 5,700 Japanese restaurants, a ...

Thailand to Lift Decades-Old Ban on Afternoon Alcohol Sales

Apr 2025 Thailand, Retail/FMCG

Thailand is preparing to lift a 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales as part of broader efforts to liberalize the market and boost tourism. The Thai House of ...

Singapore Proposes New Rules to Let Retail Investors Access Private Market Funds

Apr 2025 Singapore, Economy

On March 27, 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a proposal to allow retail investors to participate in private market investment funds, a move aimed at ...

Singapore to Launch Request for Proposal to Buy Carbon Offset

Apr 2025 Singapore, Environment

Singapore is set to begin purchasing carbon credits to help offset its greenhouse gas emissions, with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) preparing to launch a request ...

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