ASEAN Economic Special Report (Total 300 articles) Central News Embrace the New Southbound Policy and look towards ASEAN's economic pulse. CNA's "Southeast Asia Economic Information Network" selects multiple financial headlines from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other countries daily for you. Whether it's new government policies, industry trends, or investment opportunities, we provide you with timely key information to gain market insights and seize business opportunities. Vietnam: Beverage Market Attracts Investment, AP Company Enters and Expands (CNA Taipei, June 30) After 3 years of preparation, Vietnamese domestic enterprise AP Beverage Trading Production announced its entry into the beverage market in early June and commenced operations through its manufacturing plant in Dong Nai Province. The project has a total investment of approximately 80 million US dollars, focusing on the production of bottled non-alcoholic beverages. The goal is to establish 500,000 sales points nationwide in Vietnam by 2030 and expand its product reach to 5 international markets within the next few years. Laos: Expanding Exports to Strengthen Food Security, Laos Targets 4.1% Agricultural Growth in 2026 (CNA Taipei, June 30) The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has set the growth target for the agricultural sector in 2026 at 4.1%. The ministry expects to contribute 20.7% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year and assist in promoting a more self-reliant economic development to ensure sustainable growth. Linkham Douangsavanh, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, stated to the media on June 25th at the first expanded cabinet meeting of the government in 2026 that the relevant growth targets will be driven by multiple measures, including strengthening food security, expanding agricultural product exports, improving land and natural resource management, and enhancing the contribution of agriculture to overall economic growth. Singapore: Manufac