Indonesia to accept foreign assistance to fight forest fires
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Malaysia and Singapore have offered assistance, while Indonesian officials work on technical arrangements and plan a review of domestic firefighting resources.
Vietnam’s electric-car rise sets the pace across Southeast Asia
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Electric vehicles secured about 40% of Vietnam’s new-car sales in 2025, surpassing the global share and placing the country ahead of Thailand and Indonesia.