ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Oct 17 – Oct 31

Equinix to Invest $500 Million in Thailand to Meet Rising Digital Demand; Thai Government to Amend Trade Laws, Address Economic Hurdles; Thailand to Leverage AI for Competitive Edge in Free Trade Areas; Thai Government Launches Digital and Green Funds to Boost SME Competitiveness; Thailand Emerges as Key Hub for PCB Manufacturing with Mektec’s $920 Million Investment; Thailand Targets Digital Growth with Infrastructure Upgrades Announced at Bitkub Summit; Thailand Rolls Out Biometric ID System at Major Airports for Streamlined Passenger Experience; Nvidia Eyes Major Investment in Thailand, CEO Jensen Huang to Visit Bangkok in December; Vietnamese Firms Struggle Against Low-Cost Chinese Products Flooding E-commerce Platforms; German Firm PNE AG Plans $4.6 Billion Offshore Wind Farm in Binh Dinh, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City Launches SoiHub: A New Innovation Ecosystem for Businesses; MARC and Impac+ Forge Partnership to Enhance ESG Advisory and Sustainable Finance in Indonesia; Indonesia Bans iPhone 16 Over Unfulfilled Investment Commitments by Apple

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Oct 3 – Oct 16

MQDC Secures Financing from Bangkok Bank for Asia’s Largest Creator Hub, Cloud 11; AI-Powered HR Innovation Drives Transformation at Siam Commercial Bank; GenAI Adoption Tops Business Priorities for Thai Executives, Salesforce Study Finds; Thailand's PCB Industry Sees Strong Growth, Driven by EV Demand and Global Investment; Egco Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with Apex Purchase to Boost Capacity by 2030; Thailand's Renewables Scheme to Boost Investments and Power Generation; CPN Issues B8bn Sustainability-Linked Bonds to Support Green Projects; Foreign Circuit Board Makers Invest THB 162 Billion in Thailand, Seek BOI Incentives; FDI Giants See Surging Revenues in Vietnam Amid Expanding Operations; PM Pham Minh Chinh Urges Global Investors to Increase Investments in Vietnam at ASEAN BIS 2024; European Countries Express Interest in Renewable Energy Investments in East Kalimantan; Kasikornbank Aims for THB 200 Billion in Green Financing by 2030

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Sep 19 – Oct 2

Institute Unveils Action Plan to Tackle Shifts in Global Trade and Industry; Thailand to Establish SME-Focused Industrial Estate in Eastern Economic Corridor; Excise Department Proposes Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions in Thailand; Siam Cement CEO Calls for Business-Government Collaboration on Green Economy; Thailand to Expand Solar Power Purchases from Households to Boost Clean Energy; Thailand Climbs to 41st in Global Innovation Index, Boosted by Private Sector R&D; Thailand to Build First Silicon Carbide Chip Factory in Joint Venture; Cabinet Approves 7.1 Billion Baht for EV3.0 Subsidies Amid Pending Reimbursements; Vietnam Unveils Ambitious Semiconductor Development Strategy with Focus on Workforce Expansion; SpaceX to Invest $1.5 Billion in Starlink Satellite Internet Expansion in Vietnam; Bali Aims to Enhance Indonesia's Semiconductor Ecosystem, Says Economic Minister; Indonesia’s CarbonEthics Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Climate Solutions

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Sept 5 – Sept 18

Sustainability Expo 2024 to Spotlight Climate Action and Future Challenges; WHA Corp Gears Up for ASEAN Investment Boom, Expands Land Sales Target; TrueBusiness and Intel Partner to Revolutionize Thai Healthcare with AI and 5G; EVAT Welcomes New Leadership to Drive Thailand’s EV Hub Ambitions; Thailand Braces for Virtual Banking Disruption as Five Consortiums Compete for Licences; EGAT Highlights Digital Platform’s Role in Expanding Thai EV Ecosystem; Thailand Competes with Vietnam and Singapore for Semiconductor Dominance in Southeast Asia; Vietnam and U.S. Strengthen Partnership to Boost Semiconductor Industry; U.S. Launches Innovation Fund in Vietnam to Boost Semiconductor Industry; Indonesia’s CarbonEthics Secures $2.1M to Expand Climate Solutions

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Aug 21 – Sept 4

Thailand to Bring Online Sales Platforms into Tax System, VAT Registration Mandated; Depa Launches 2025 Digital Workforce Plan to Boost Thailand's Tech Future; NIA Targets Global Expansion for Thai Startups with Strategic Partnerships; Thailand's Renewable Energy Shift to Generate B190bn in Revenue for Power Companies; Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expected to Lead Economic Management in New Government; Thailand to Revise Tax Rates and Offer Incentives to Attract Foreign Investors; Rusal Advances Carbon-Neutral Aluminium for Cable and EV Battery Industries; Vietnamese Farm Produce Gains EU Market Access Through ESG Practices; Vietnam Moves Toward Mandatory Green Building Standards Amid Rise of Eco-Friendly Materials; Taiwan (China) Boosts Investment in Vietnam's High-Tech Sector Amid Geopolitical Shifts; Indonesian Transportation Minister Urges Citizens to Adopt Electric Vehicles for a Greener Future

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Aug 6 – Aug 20

Thailand's Business Sector on Edge as New Government Faces Economic Challenges; Thai Baht Faces Uncertainty Amid Political Turmoil and Central Bank Decision; Thai Government Agency Maintains GDP Forecast Amid Calls for Economic Stimulus; Push for Expanded Tax Reduction Scheme to Boost Rooftop Solar Panel Adoption; Majority of Thais Lack Cybersecurity Knowledge, New Study Reveals; New Solar Panel Partnership Aims to Boost Sales Amid Growing Competition; Commerce Ministry to Propose Measures Against Cheap, Poor-Quality Imports; Taiwanese Startup Promotes Thai Relocation Amid Geopolitical Shifts; Vietnam's ESG Framework: A Roadmap for Business Compliance and Growth; Taiwan and Vietnam Forge Stronger Startup Ties at Tech Solution Day; Indonesia Warns of Economic Disruption Without Clean Energy Transition; Nusantara Capital City Project Faces Scrutiny Amid Ambitious Goals

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates-July 20 – Aug 5

UOB Thailand Drives Efforts to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions and Foster Low Carbon Economy; Thailand's Pinktech Potential: Investors Remain Cautious Despite Promising Market; Government Set to Approve New Energy Saving Scheme for State Agencies; E-Commerce Platforms to Increase Sales Fees, Impacting Local Merchants; Thailand Aims to Transition from AI User to AI Innovator; Thailand's Board of Investment Launches Matching Fund to Boost High-Tech Startups; Bank of Thailand Eases Foreign Exchange Controls for Outbound Investments; Thai Media Usage Trends Reveal Shift Toward Digital Dominance Post-Pandemic; Masan Group Wins Top Honors in ESG Categories at Top 50 Corporate Sustainability Awards; HSBC Upgrades Vietnam’s 2024 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.5% Amid Strong Economic Performance; Indonesia Eases Local Content Requirements to Attract Foreign Investment in Renewable Energy; Indonesia Enhances Smart City Collaborations at ASEAN Annual Meeting

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates- July 5 – July 19

NSTDA Unveils Top 10 Future Technologies at Thailand Tech Show 2024; Thailand Urges Chinese EV Makers to Boost Local Parts Sourcing; IEAT Promotes Clean Energy for Industrial Estates in Rayong; Cabinet to Approve Thai ESG Fund, Expected to Boost SET Trading by 50 Billion Baht; AI Fund and KXVC Join Forces to Boost Thai AI Startups; Hermes and US Firm to Conduct Feasibility Study for Green Hydrogen Power Plant in Thailand; Thailand Aims for Top Five Global PCB Manufacturing Status by 2029; Study Reveals Widespread AI Usage Among Thai Population for Convenience and Efficiency; Vietnamese Startup VinCSS Unveils Advanced Automobile Security Solution at Global Seminar; Vietnam Proposes Tax Exemptions for Green Bonds and Carbon Credits; Indonesian Government to Offer Incentives for Hybrid Cars Amid Electric Vehicle Push; Indonesia Launches Golden Visa Program to Attract Foreign Investment

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates- Jun 22 – July 4

Thailand Sees Foreign Investment Surge to 71.7 Billion Baht in Early 2024; Thai Exports Surge by 7.2% in May 2024; AI Expected to Have Limited Impact on Thai Employment but Skills in High Demand; World Bank Urges Thailand to Invest in Infrastructure and Green Economy for Sustained Growth; Microsoft Announces Major Investments in Cloud and AI Infrastructure for Thailand; Taiwan and Thailand Sign Investment Pact, First Under President Lai Ching-te; Vietnam's Q2 GDP Growth Accelerates to 6.93%, But Inflation Risks Loom; Vietnam Liberalizes Direct Purchase of Green Electricity, Aiming to Boost Renewable Energy Investment; Vietnam's First AI-Generated Sci-Fi Film Released for Free; Electric Vehicles Boost Green Transportation Efforts in Indonesia: An ESG Perspective; Indonesia National Data Centre Cyber Attack Disrupts Services, $8 Million Ransom Demanded

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates- Jun 6 – Jun 21

B8bn in funding for researchers; Semiconductor industry crucial for future foreign investment; July will see a VAT on cheap imports; Thailand names leading smart cities; Thailand climbs five spots in the index of competitiveness; Shopping centers support the net-zero objective; Third floating solar project to be launched by Egat; Delta to discuss Sustainability for Business Competitiveness; Auto sales in May increased by 6%; Smaller enterprises might cut corporate income tax to as little as 15%; Indonesia's "dirty" nickel growth driven by the EV transition; Finland and Indonesia increase their collaboration in smart cities and green energy