KDDI Philippines, a subsidiary of Japan’s KDDI, confirmed that it will deploy telecoms infrastructure for the country’s first subway transport network. The telco company signed a contract with a French transport systems provider, Thales, to support its...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines is prioritizing cybersecurity as part of its digitalization efforts, allocating 20.92% of its PHP 2.5 billion (USD 44.6 million) ICT budget for cybersecurity projects. This commitment, announced by DBM...
Aviat Networks, a global provider of microwave transport and backhaul solutions headquartered in Texas, recently announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Indonesia-based wireless network operator PT Smartfren Telecom to deliver high speed, ultra-reliable...
Indonesia recently inaugurated Freeport’s expanded copper smelter in Gresik, East Java, coinciding with the government’s forthcoming permanent ban on copper concentrate exports. The USD 250 million project bolsters the processing capacity of Smelting, a...
Indonesian company Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL) has forged a partnership with Malaysian golf specialist MST Golf to introduce golf retail to Indonesia, targeting the burgeoning market among millennials and Gen-Zs. With expectations of the market surpassing USD 1...
The Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC), a state-run entity from South Korea, is ramping up efforts to bolster Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam, Indonesia, which stands as the country’s third most popular tourist destination. IIAC’s joint...
It has been revealed that American company Crowell & Moring International (CMI) is working with the Indonesian Ministry of Health to develop a plan to eliminate cervical cancer, one of the leading types of cancer-related death among women in the Southeast Asian...
The Indonesian government is advancing its goal of creating an environmentally friendly National Capital City (IKN) by prioritizing sustainable practices, including the installation of a significant 50-megawatt (MW) Solar Power Plant (PLTS). The planned solar...
Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), a sub-holding of Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation Pertamina engaged as an integrated marine logistics, has strengthened its fleet by adding two Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC), massive gas tanker vessels...
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....
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...
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...
