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Vietnam will likely miss 2023 GDP growth target

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VIETNAM

GDP growth slowed to 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter. The slowdown was mainly due to the decline in exports, with Vietnam’s top export markets -- the United States, the EU…

Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

South-east Asia reins in internet freedoms

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The decree will take effect on October 1. In Indonesia, Ministerial Regulation 5, requiring social media platforms and other internet entities to register with the government and…

Belt and Road will reshape global food supply chains

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CHINA

Agricultural components of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

ASEAN integration opens avenue to healthcare investors

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ASEAN

The ASEAN Economic Community and medical investments.

Policy bottlenecks could follow Philippines election

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PHILIPPINES

The major policy agenda of the leading four presidential candidates.

Digital trade will help spur Singapore economy

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SINGAPORE

The government is urging local companies to adopt digital solutions to meet the challenges of the post-pandemic period. Meanwhile, it has tightened regulations on hiring of…

Vietnam’s Trong is unlikely to serve full third term

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VIETNAM

At its 13th National Congress in January-February 2021, the CPV elected Trong to serve a third term as party leader. Trong continues to oversee a campaign against corruption in…

ASEAN-UK post-Brexit ties are likely to grow

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ASEAN/UK

This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…

Missed financial target will hurt ASEAN unification

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ASEAN

Outlook for the ASEAN Economic Community.