The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will launch a S$5 billion programme through which it will partner with ed fund managers to invest in Singapore stocks, it said late last week.
Japan argued that the Asian country should be exempted from the tariffs as the investments by Japanese companies in the US contribute to the economy and job creation.
The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said this includes upgrading the Asean Trade In Goods Agreement (Atiga), continuing discussions on the Digital Economic Framework Agreement (Defa) and Timor Leste''s membership into the grouping.
First launched in 2021, Climate Hack aims to equip individuals in Asia with digital skills to develop and accelerate tech-driven solutions for climate change.
According to Prabowo, Danantara''s investments will generate high-quality jobs and contribute to the country''s long-term prosperity. These are the areas that will determine Indonesia''s future, resilience and independence.
The Australian government is advancing its trade diversification agenda by facilitating greater access for businesses to fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia.
The Capital Utilisation Plan (CUP) outlines a pathway to expand ADB’s annual financing commitments from US$24 billion in 2024 to exceed $36 billion by 2034.
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia will not face a situation where people have to queue for rice, as seen in the Philippines, or panic-buy, as in Malaysia and Japan.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok said the government will establish an elite national AI team and provide large-scale GPU resources and research funding.
Việt Nam''s retail sector is rapidly advancing its digital transformation, with retailers embracing data-driven strategies and diversified sales channels to cut costs and streamline operations.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said ASEAN, under Malaysia’s chairmanship, can accelerate the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to drive regional growth.
The latest round of talks will take place in Kuala Lumpur from February 17 to 20, with discussions covering 11 key sectors, including goods, services, investment and economic cooperation.
