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In a move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape, ride-hailing giant Grab has teamed up with China’s BYD to deploy up to 50,000 EVs across six countries. The partnership, announced on Wednesday, targets the financial and logistical ...

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Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to BRICS nations saw a slight decline in 2024, according to the latest report from the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). Exports to the five founding BRICS members, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, totaled more than $84 billion in ...

China Calls on Southeast Asia to Crack Down on Online Gambling, Scam, and Telecom Fraud

In a pointed appeal to Southeast Asian nations, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged governments in the region on Thursday to intensify their efforts against online gambling and telecom fraud, issues he said are harming citizens across borders. Wang’s remarks ...

Online Scam and Trafficking Lead to Mass Cancellations from Chinese Tour Groups to Thailand

As the Chinese New Year approaches, what should have been a bustling season for Thai hotels and airlines is taking a sharp turn. Tour groups from China are canceling their bookings en masse, and independent travelers are hesitating to finalize plans. The reason? Safety concerns from ...

Indonesia Mulls Russian Oil Imports Amid Newest U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil

Indonesia’s recent entry into the BRICS economic bloc has reignited discussions about the potential to import oil from Russia, a move that could reshape its energy strategy and further complicate its position in the global geopolitical landscape. Luhut Binsar ...

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Indonesia’s Coal Production Hits Record in 2024, with China Driving the Growth

Indonesia’s coal production hit a new high in 2024, reaching 831.6 million tons, 17% above the target. This boost is largely thanks to strong demand from China, the world’s biggest coal importer, along with other key markets in ASEAN. While ...

Vietnam Eyeing $8 Billion in Fruit and Vegetable Exports by 2025, Aiming to Win the Chinese Market

Vietnam is quietly positioning itself to become a global powerhouse in the fruit and vegetable export market, targeting an ambitious $8 billion in exports by 2025, aiming to win the Chinese market. With its agricultural sector already achieving $7.1 billion ...

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China’s economy ended 2024 on a strong note, achieving its fastest quarterly growth in over a year. However, escalating trade tensions under the Trump presidency and the threat of deflation pose serious challenges to its 2025 growth outlook. Exports surged, and ...

China’s Population Decline Hits Third Year, Economic and Global Aspirations at Risk

China’s population has fallen for the third consecutive year, with official government data confirming a drop of 1.39 million people in 2024, bringing the total to 1.408 billion. This ongoing decline underscores mounting demographic challenges for the world’s second-largest economy ...

Vietnam Challenges Thailand as Durian Export Leader Amid China’s Booming Demand

Vietnam’s durian industry is booming, fueled by China’s increasing love for the “King of Fruits.” In 2024, Vietnam’s durian exports hit an impressive $3.3 billion, a staggering almost 8-fold increase from 2022. This rapid growth highlights the country’s strategic ...

Indonesia and China Strengthen Defense Ties, Plan Joint Exercises and High-Level Talks

Indonesia and China are deepening their bilateral relationship, with plans for joint military exercises between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along with a so-called "2 plus 2 Meeting" in Beijing that includes the defense and foreign ministers from both ...
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