On 7 October 2025, the Government of Indonesia launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 2025–2029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial …
Indonesia Launches Its 2025–29 National Productivity Master Plan to Power Sustainable, Innovation-led Growth
On 7 October 2025, the Government of Indonesia launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 2025–2029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial …
The 40th Trade Expo Indonesia is Coming Up, Ministry of Trade Expects Businesses to Maximize Onsite International Buyer Interactions
Director General of National Export Development, Ministry of Trade, Fajarini Puntodewi, continues to encourage …
British PM Starmer visits India to boost business ties
Britain has in recent months been hit by US tariffs targeting key export sectors and now faces the prospect of its steel sales to the EU being curbed.
India eyes FTA with Qatar by third quarter of 2026: Piyush Goyal
India and Qatar are working towards concluding a free trade agreement (FTA), possibly by the third quarter of 2026, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal …
FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to emerging market status
Index provider FTSE Russell has upgraded Vietnam to emerging market status, a move that could see foreign investors plough billions of dollars into Southeast Asia’s best-performing stock market.
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway company leases factory in southern Vietnam
A company belonging to billionaire Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway is set to rent a 6,000-square-meter factory in southern Vietnam to develop a manufacturing chain.
Vietnam stocks rise in early trade after market upgrade announcement
HANOI: Vietnam’s main stock index was up more than 2% in early trade on Wednesday after index provider FTSE Russell said it would upgrade the country to emerging market status, effective from next …
Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors
As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.
Hack on Japan’s biggest brewer renews concerns over cyberattack readiness
Japan’s favorite beer brand is reeling from a cyberattack that paralyzed its production last week. Its factories have started brewing again, and some truckloads of beer are leaving its warehouses, but …