South Korea to Develop Batam Airport as Indonesia’s Air Hub

South Korea to Develop Batam Airport as Indonesia’s Air Hub

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...
US Company Works with Indonesia for Elimination of Cervical Cancer

US Company Works with Indonesia for Elimination of Cervical Cancer

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...
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...