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Solar Philippines Forges Partnerships to Accelerate Solar Projects

The country’s largest solar energy provider Solar Philippines announced that it is planning to build more partnerships and accelerate the development of solar projects in the ...

Opensys (M) Collaborates with Solarvest, Seeks Potential Partners for its BuySolar Platform

OpenSys, a Malaysia-based leading solutions provider for financial services, telecommunications, and utilities has signed a collaborative agreement with EPCC specialist for ...

Indonesia Identifies 12 Geothermal Potential Areas in Sulawesi

The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has identified 12 geothermal potential areas in West Sulawesi. Currently, there are no geothermal working areas ...

Vietnam and the US Sign Major Deals in Food, Energy, and Fuel Sectors

The Vietnam Trade Alliance, a group of buyers and producers from the country, recently signed a pact to buy up to USD 500 million worth of American pork over three years from ...

Thailand Relaxes Requirements for Tourists

In October 2020, Thailand opened its borders to tourists who applied for special tourist visas (STVs), which required applicants from low-risk countries to fulfil certain ...

Singapore Adds USD 74 Billion Financial Stimulus to 2021 Budget

With Singapore’s trade-reliant economy expected to continue facing uncertainty in 2021, the Singapore government is looking to add an additional SGD 100 billion ...

Gradual Reopening Alongside Strict Health Protocols Underpins Economic Improvement

The Philippines’ premier economic advisory agency, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), noted that the improvement in the country’s trade performance in ...

Malaysia Ranks as Fourth Most Competitive Manufacturing Hub

According to a joint study by KPMG and US-based The Manufacturing Institute, called “Cost of Manufacturing Operations Around the Globe”, Malaysia was ranked fourth out of 17 ...

Indonesia Launches Data Platform to Boost Investment and Economic Relations with Japan

Bank Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, and the Indonesian Embassy in Japan, recently launched an integrated ...

Japan to Expand Security Ties with Vietnam amid Tensions with China

During his inaugural summit abroad, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga held talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, where the two leaders affirmed their ...

Starlux Airlines Expands Flight Routes to Bangkok

Starlux Airlines, a Taiwanese Luxury Airline, has announced plans to commence flights from Taiwan to Osaka and Tokyo in Japan, as well as to Bangkok in Thailand, adding to ...

Airbus Ventures Adds Singapore Start-Up ZES to its Portfolio

Venture capital company, Airbus Ventures, has added Singapore start-up company, Zero Error Systems (ZES), to its investment portfolio. ZES specializes in developing ‘smart ...

Duterte Extends Philippines’ Military Deal with US

President Rodrigo Duterte has extended for another six months the suspension of the decision to cancel the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United ...

Malaysia Airports Aims to Double Freighter Flights at KLIA in Next 10 Years

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the largest airport operator in Malaysia, is planning to double the number of freighter flights at its main airport, Kuala Lumpur ...

Indonesian Ministry of Transportation Approves a USD 14.75 Million Stimulus

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation (MoT) has approved a USD 14.75 million stimulus package for the aviation industry. The package removes the passenger service charge ...

Vietnam to Accelerate Use of AI in Healthcare

Vietnam’s medical and tech experts recently participated in an online seminar organized by several ministries and local authorities in collaboration with the Australian ...

Indonesia Passes Omnibus Law to Incentivize Investment and Jobs

The Indonesian government has just revised more than 70 existing laws and regulations in an effort to create jobs, spur investments, reduce red tape, and improve bureaucratic ...

DOE Approves Grid Impact Study on Five Energy Projects

The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved grid impact studies on five energy projects in the country, with a total capacity of 1,417.84 MW. The grid impact studies are ...

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