Month: May 2023

Indonesia’s Q1 FDI hikes over 20%

Indonesia recorded a 20.2% increase annually in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, with the base metal industry the biggest recipient amid efforts to boost investment in processed minerals.According to data from th…

Thailand’s industrial output declines for six straight month

Thailand’s industrial output declined for the sixth straight month in March as weak global demand hampered exports, the country’s Ministry of Industry has announced.Accordingly, the country’s manufacturing production index (MPI) dropped 4.56 % in Marc…

Vietnamese in Macau gather on national reunification anniversary

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong and Macau (China), in collaboration with the Association of Vietnamese in Macau, held a gathering in the Macau Special Administrative Region on April 30 to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the southern …

All regional heads of state to attend 42nd ASEAN Summit

The 42nd ASEAN Summit will see the participation of 11 heads of state and about 550 official delegates, the city government of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia – the venue for the regional event – has announced.Taking place from May 9-11, the summit is expected…

Traffic accidents down in first four months

There were 3,159 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 – April 14, claiming the lives of 1,895 people and injuring 2,154 others, reported the Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee.Compared to the same period last year, the number of…