Tesla and Indonesia in battery plant discussions this week
Tesla (TSLA) is apparently inching closer to a deal to build a battery factory in Indonesia. Indonesia President Joko Widodo revealed that the high-level team...
RCEP Mega Trade Deal signed at ASEAN BIS Summit
In a truly momentous occasion, ministers from 15 countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed the long-awaited trade deal at ASEAN BIS 2020...
ASEAN BIS 2020 opens in Vietnam
The ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN BIS) 2020 opened on Friday under the theme “Digital ASEAN: Sustainability and Inclusiveness”. The two-day event is held...
Grab Indonesia invests in Indonesian Fintech app, LinkAja
LinkAja, one of Indonesia’s leading fintech apps, today announced a strategic investment from Grab, Southeast Asia’s top super app. Grab is leading the Series B...
EU commits new grants to Philippines Government
The European Union (EU) has committed an additional 150 million euros-worth of grants to the Philippines. Two-thirds of the fund will firstly, help finance programs...
Accounting Bodies Give Thumbs Up for Malaysia Budget 2021
According to a report by E&Y, PWC and MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants), the recent Malaysian budget for 2021 sets to be the largest ever...
Thailand economy performing better than expected according to government report
Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri stated that Thailand’s economic situation was better than predicted earlier. The Government’s continued measures to cushion the economy have resulted in...
More than 350,000 Brands and Sellers join Lazada’s 11.11 Shopping Festival this year
More than 350,000 brands and sellers across Southeast Asia will join Lazada's 11.11 Shopping Festival. The 11.11 shopping festival is Lazada's most massive one day...
DOLE online system vies for best innovation in government
The labour department’s monitoring system on labour laws compliance is vying as one of the finalists in the Government Best Practices Recognition (GBPR), an annual...
Singapore MAS will cease issuing $1,000 notes
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today its plans to discontinue issuing $1,000 note from 1 January 2021. From now until December 2020, a...