Japan and Indonesia Enhance Trade and Collaboration

Japan and Indonesia Enhance Trade and Collaboration

As revealed by Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Japan and Indonesia have agreed to eliminate trade barriers and boost cooperation across multiple sectors. The agreement comes after a bilateral meeting between the leaders of both countries in Tokyo in December 2023....
Indonesia Finalizes Purchase of 42 French Rafale Fighter Aircraft

Indonesia Finalizes Purchase of 42 French Rafale Fighter Aircraft

The Defense Ministry of Indonesia has confirmed signing a contract to procure an additional 18 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the completion of the 2022’s order for 42 of these aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities. The ministry has...
Indonesia Seeks Dutch Expertise to Advance Agriculture Startups

Indonesia Seeks Dutch Expertise to Advance Agriculture Startups

The Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises affirmed that the Indonesian government is prepared to partner with universities and business incubators from the Netherlands to bolster local agriculture startups. The minister announced plans for...
NEFIN Chosen for USD 27.5 million Solar Farm Project in Malaysia

NEFIN Chosen for USD 27.5 million Solar Farm Project in Malaysia

NEFIN, a Hong-Kong-based green independent power producer has been chosen as one of the Solar Power Producers for the Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) by the Energy Commission. This selection involves NEFIN undertaking a 45MWp solar farm project in Teluk Intan,...
Penang to reintroduce Waste Segregation at Source Policy

Penang to reintroduce Waste Segregation at Source Policy

Penang state, through its city councils – Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP), is set to reintroduce the Waste Segregation at Source Policy from July 2024. State Local Government Committee chairman Jason H’ng emphasizes the...
Foreign EV Manufacturers to Set Up Shops in the Philippines

Foreign EV Manufacturers to Set Up Shops in the Philippines

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) announced that four electric vehicle manufacturers were considering the Philippines as a manufacturing base. These include two Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, one American maker of e-buses, e-heavy equipment, and...
NEDA Greenlighted 3 High-Impact Infrastructure Projects

NEDA Greenlighted 3 High-Impact Infrastructure Projects

During the 11th meeting convened by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved 3 high-impact infrastructure projects. Arsenio Balisacan, the Socioeconomic Planning...