Indonesia sends first direct shipment of frozen durian to China
Until now, Chinese consumers have largely relied on supplies from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
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In a note to clients, the London-based research firm Capital Economics said Vietnam, Taiwan and India were likely to remain among the region’s strongest performers.
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China’s economy beats expectations in 2025
The country's yearly gross domestic product surpassed US$15 trillion in 2021, US$17 trillion in 2022, and US$18 trillion in 2024, and is expected to reach about US$19.8 trillion…
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Indonesia threatens sanctions for tech firms in upcoming social media ban
The Communications and Digital Ministry is preparing a ministerial regulation that would stipulate detailed provisions on punishments for tech companies found violating a…
Vietnam to welcome its 20 millionth foreign visitor in a single year for the first time in history
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