Thai Union has announced that it intends to invest THB 6 billion (USD 172.4 million) in order to expand its seafood operations in 2023. Out of the total budget, THB 1 billion (USD 28.7 million) will be allocated to optimize two new factories in Thailand producing...
Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death in Indonesia. However, health facilities specializing in heart disease in Indonesia are primarily concentrated in major cities. To address this issue, the Indonesian Ministry of Health and the state-owned...
Malaysia’s Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) is the world’s first carbon trading exchange, which encompasses standardized carbon credit products to be traded on the platform. It fosters Malaysian companies to exchange carbon credits from climate-friendly...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach and C40 Cities (a global network of mayors) have begun discussions on establishing a green and digital shipping corridor between Singapore and the San Pedro Bay Port Complex in...
VinES Energy Solutions (VinES) is entering a new partnership to explore battery recycling solutions Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. VinES Energy Solutions (VinES) is a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for...
Fluence Energy, a leading American provider of energy storage products and services and cloud-based software for renewables and storage, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the...
In November 2022, Hyundai Motor Company signed a deal with PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia Tbk, to secure a stable supply of aluminum, a key material required for electric vehicle manufacturing. The collaboration marks Hyundai Motor’s commitment to accelerating the...
The global Islamic finance industry has total assets worth USD 4 trillion in 2021, which is expected to jump to USD 5.9 trillion by 2026. Malaysia has been the frontrunner in the Islamic finance industry, having secured the first position in the global Islamic Finance...
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), National University of Singapore (NUS), Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL), and seven industry partners, including Barramundi Group (BG), Blue Aqua International (Blue Aqua), Singapore Aquaculture Technologies (SAT), Swee Chioh...
Recently Vietnam’s Minister of Investment has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening trade ties with South Korea in a number of industries, including finance, electronics, and construction. Vice Chairman of Jungheung Group, the largest shareholder...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of the Philippines is targeting to install over 9,000 free Wi-Fi sites nationwide in 2023, under its “Broadband ng Masa” Program (BBMP). This is in addition to the current 4,757 live sites in the...
Apple is looking to diversify its supply chain outside of China, with Vietnam, India, and Brazil forecasted to make up 30% of Apple supplier’s Foxconn output. Particularly, Vietnam has typically welcomed businesses eager to shift production away from China, including...
