Tag: Southeast Asia

PFF’s Bayiga Urges Government to Cut State House, Defence Budgets to Fund Drought Response

National News
Bayiga proposed that the supplementary budget should be financed by cutting expenditure for State House, Defence, and the Office of the President, to prioritize food security and support to affected farmers.

FDC Calls for Major Tourism Sector Reforms to Drive Economic Growth

National News
However, according to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ugandan government has earmarked tourism as a top priority for investment. For the 2026/2027 financial year, the government allocated UGX 571.5 billion directly to tourism development and marketing. 
International

U.S. Highlights APEC Wins on Trade, Forestry and Food...

Mace said the United States is supportive of Vietnam’s plans to host APEC in 2027 and sees the year as an opportunity to deepen economic ties in Southeast Asia. Ongoing U.S. priorities include expanding energy exports and American AI and digital technologies.
International

U.S. Accelerates Defense Partnerships in Southeast Asia Under Peace-Through-Strength...

Colby, who is visiting the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia this week, said discussions with Indonesian leaders had created new opportunities for a mutually respectful partnership. He stressed that the United States was not asking countries to choose sides, but instead sought to help them strengthen their ability to protect their own security and territorial integrity.

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