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  • Indonesia hopes to expand access to North American market through ICA-CEPA
    bilateral trade between Indonesia and Canada in 2025 reached 4.36 billion USD, a sharp increase from 3.57 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to Canada rose from 1.44 billion USD to 1.69 billion USD in the same year.Indonesia, Canada seal economic partnership agreementIndonesia, Russia discuss nuclear power cooperationIndonesia, Philippines launch massive "Nickel Corridor"
     

Indonesia hopes to expand access to North American market through ICA-CEPA

20 May 2026 at 22:14

bilateral trade between Indonesia and Canada in 2025 reached 4.36 billion USD, a sharp increase from 3.57 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to Canada rose from 1.44 billion USD to 1.69 billion USD in the same year.

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  • Singapore overtakes Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s largest stock market
    According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the total market capitalisation of companies listed in Singapore has reached 645 billion USD, while Indonesia’s stock market value has fallen more than 30% from its January 2026 peak to around 618 billion USD.AI-related demand pushes Singapore exports in AprilSingapore releases new strategy to boost growth, create good jobsSingapore steps up fight against cybercrime, scams
     

Singapore overtakes Indonesia as Southeast Asia’s largest stock market

20 May 2026 at 20:32

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the total market capitalisation of companies listed in Singapore has reached 645 billion USD, while Indonesia’s stock market value has fallen more than 30% from its January 2026 peak to around 618 billion USD.

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  • Nearly 440 teams register for Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026
    Vietnamese teams account for the largest share with 174 entries, followed by India with 114 teams, the Philippines with 44 and Indonesia with 20.AI hackathon connects Vietnamese tech engineers in JapanVietnam’s semiconductor surge underscores mounting demand for skilled engineersVinFast collaborates with 30 colleges to standardise training for EV engineers
     

Listing procedure reform, SOE equitisation acceleration expected to attract more foreign investors

20 May 2026 at 18:18

Accelerating state-owned enterprise (SOE) equitisation, streamlining listing procedures and removing persistent legal bottlenecks are expected to expand the supply of high-quality assets and strengthen the attractiveness of Vietnam’s stock market to global investors.

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  • Vietnam seeks higher-quality foreign investment for sustainable growth
    With ongoing reforms, improving infrastructure and a growing pool of skilled workers, Vietnam is seeking to position itself not only as a manufacturing destination, but also as an emerging regional technology and innovation hub.Vietnam’s textile industry draws high-tech FDI amid green, smart shiftHo Chi Minh City targets next-generation, high-value FDIVietnam pivots to selective, high-quality FDI attraction for sustainable growth: Deputy PM
     

Vietnam seeks higher-quality foreign investment for sustainable growth

20 May 2026 at 17:25

With ongoing reforms, improving infrastructure and a growing pool of skilled workers, Vietnam is seeking to position itself not only as a manufacturing destination, but also as an emerging regional technology and innovation hub.

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  • Hanoi shapes future city with AI, TOD, 1,153km metro network
    According to the new master plan, Hanoi's study area spans all 126 wards and communes within Hanoi’s administrative boundary, covering roughly 3,359.84 sq.km. Its population is projected to reach around 14–15 million by 2035, 15–16 million by 2045, and 17–19 million by 2065, with a long-term cap of no more than 20 million residents.Hanoi approves 100-year master planHanoi adopts 100-year master plan resolution Hanoi anticipates new development opportunities in capital master plan
     

Hanoi shapes future city with AI, TOD, 1,153km metro network

20 May 2026 at 16:10

According to the new master plan, Hanoi's study area spans all 126 wards and communes within Hanoi’s administrative boundary, covering roughly 3,359.84 sq.km. Its population is projected to reach around 14–15 million by 2035, 15–16 million by 2045, and 17–19 million by 2065, with a long-term cap of no more than 20 million residents.

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  • Philippines, US boost economic cooperation, develop Luzon economic corridor
    Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg in Malacañang Palace on May 19 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation. The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties amid growing cooperation in strategic industries and emerging technologies.Philippines hit by widespread power outage affecting millionsPhilippines warns of power cuts as heat strai
     

Philippines, US boost economic cooperation, develop Luzon economic corridor

20 May 2026 at 15:18

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg in Malacañang Palace on May 19 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation. The meeting reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties amid growing cooperation in strategic industries and emerging technologies.

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