Indonesia’s government will expand its free telemedicine program for COVID-19 patients outside Jakarta. By using the government website, COVID-19 patients outside of Jakarta who are self-isolating with minimal symptoms or even asymptomatic can access the...
The potential sale of F-15ID aircraft and related equipment to Indonesia, estimated to be valued at USD 13.9 billion, has been approved by the US State Department. In addition, Indonesia aims to order 42 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal valued at USD 8.1...
According to the 2021 Buzz Rankings released by YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, e-commerce platforms and technology firms continued to be highly evaluated in the rankings of the most-mentioned brands in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Specifically,...
The Southeast Asia digital economy is set to continue its momentum and strong growth despite the pandemic, with Regional M&A activity hitting an all-time high of almost USD 125 billion in the first half of 2021. The number of venture investments into Southeast...
The Indonesian government aims to set new strategies for its tropical tuna harvest in order to protect the wild stock in the country. The country has the highest annual tuna harvest globally. Indonesia caught an average of 628,000 metric tons of the fish between 2012...
French multi-energy major TotalEnergies SE has recently signed a binding, long-term agreement to deliver a 2.7 Megawatt peak solar PV (photovoltaic) rooftop and power 27% of the needs of TOA’s group factories with green power. TOA Paint is a leader in the paint,...
In the third quarter of this year, Foxconn plans to invest USD 8 billion in Indonesia to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. In addition to the cars, the iPhone assembler company will also develop a plant on 200 hectares of an industrial zone in Batang,...
Despite the pandemic impact, foreign retailers are implementing a multi-channel sales strategy and enhancing operations and delivery services to enlarge their business in Vietnam. According to Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade, Vietnam is a...
The third and final section of the Cross Island Line (CRL), Singapore’s eighth MRT Line, is expected to have an estimated completion date of end 2033. The line, which is estimated to have a length of 56 kilometers, was originally expected to be completed by 2030, but...
EDP Renewables (EDPR), the world’s fourth-largest renewable energy producer, announced that it will invest USD 10 billion by 2030 to establish its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore and develop new clean energy projects across the region. As part of its...
DHL Express, a worldwide logistics company has widened its presence in Malaysia with the launch of a new mobile “ServicePoint” and through a partnership with Parcel365 as its exclusive international shipping partner. The logistics provider said the latest...
Uniqlo has announced plans to open 5 new stores and refresh 2 of its existing stores in 2022, expanding its footprint to 31 stores island-wide. This move likely comes due to a surge in retail sales in 2021, which rose 11.1% year-on-year in 2021 after a decline of...
