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Indonesia and Thailand have adopted a strategic partnership roadmap targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, with plans to establish their first Joint Trade Commission and expand cooperation in food security, energy, and the halal industry.
A senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Modi has called for India to significantly increase Chinese investment and trade, suggesting geopolitical shifts make the US a less reliable partner for New Delhi's economic future.
Southeast Asian nations are accelerating digital infrastructure and development programmes. Indonesia aims for 100 Mbps broadband while investing heavily in agricultural modernization; Laos pursues regional logistics integration; the Philippines strengthens military capabilities; Singapore hosts leadership talks; Thailand tackles drug trafficking and digital broadcasting; Vietnam showcases EV technology and hosts APEC preparations.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has managed to maintain political stability and navigate an energy crisis during his first 100 days in office, but critics question whether his government will address underlying economic weaknesses and demands for constitutional reform.