Indonesia has reached a significant milestone with 5.3 million products now halal-certified, according to the Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas. He noted that this achievement has helped the country climb to third place in the 2023 State of the Global...
U.S.-based solar module manufacturer SEG Solar has begun construction on an integrated photovoltaic industrial park in the Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang (KITB) in Central Java, Indonesia, approximately 390 kilometers east of Jakarta. The facility, spanning over 40...
Leighton Asia, a subsidiary of Australia’s Cimic Group, has been awarded a contract worth USD 105 million by PT Vale Indonesia to develop mine infrastructure in Sulawesi. PT Vale is a subsidiary of Brazil-based mining giant Vale. The project includes building key...
Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) have partnered to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing food registration processes. This collaboration follows a study on...
IMCD, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened a microbiology laboratory in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new facility will support product development across various industries, including life sciences and industrial sectors. It will cater to...
The Philippines and South Korea have signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to advance nuclear energy development in the Philippines. These agreements highlight collaborations aimed at enhancing energy security, diversifying the energy mix, and fostering...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) is advocating for increased dairy cattle imports and advancements in artificial insemination (AI) technology to bolster the country’s domestic dairy production. PCAF President Danilo V. Fausto...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, which aims to foster a robust and sustainable domestic defense industry, reducing reliance on foreign military equipment and technology. The SRDP law...
Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has partnered with Nasdaq-listed Infinera Corp. to supply submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) for the Philippine branch of the Bifrost Cable System and to upgrade its terrestrial fiber assets across the country. This...
The Philippines and South Korea have recently signed agreements to finance three major infrastructure projects, aimed at boosting connectivity and economic development in Luzon and Visayas. One of the key projects is the Samar Pacific Coastal Road II, which will...
7-Eleven Philippines, operated by Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), is gearing up for significant expansion in the coming years. The convenience store chain, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and the opening of its 4,000th store, aims to reach 500 new...
The Philippines and Sweden have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating cancer control efforts, with Bataan serving as the pilot province. The collaboration brings together key stakeholders, including the Bataan General Hospital, AstraZeneca, Elekta,...
