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136 Aquaculture Villages to be Established in Indonesia by End 2022

The Indonesian government plans to establish a network of 136 villages dedicated to aquaculture by the end of this year, in a bid to spur the post-pandemic economic recovery ...

Indonesia to Develop USD 4 Billion Polysilicon Industry

Indonesia has plans to establish a USD 4 billion polysilicon industry amid efforts to boost the production of solar panels. Polysilicon is a vital material for solar panels, ...

Indonesia Targets 33% Jump in Investment in 2022

Indonesia recorded an FDI of IDR 454 trillion (USD 31.6 billion) in 2021, a 10% increase over the previous year. It aims to boost total investment by a third in 2022, ...

Indonesia to Get 50 New Warships by 2024

Indonesia has revealed that a portion of its planned $125 billion investment in defense will go to procuring up to 50 new warships over the next two years. Defense Minister ...

Wine Retailer Boosts Retail Purchases Through High-Tech Sensory Upgrades

The Covid-19 pandemic has provided the digitization catalyst for many businesses. Covid-19 precautions have led to fewer wine tasting opportunities, which has led wine giant ...

Singapore Airlines and NUS Set Up New Digital Aviation Corporate Lab

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative ...

The World’s Largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Thailand

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has moved forward with its policy of using clean energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions with smart technology by ...

Indonesia to Develop Polysilicon Industry to Boost Solar Panel Production

Indonesia is looking to develop a USD 4 billion polysilicon industry, which could pave way for the tropical country to produce more solar panels. The government has been in ...

CleanTech Ties Up with The Blue Circle for the Philippines’ Largest Offshore Wind Project

Filipino-owned renewable energy developer CleanTech Global Renewables Inc. has teamed up with Singapore-based The Blue Circle to undertake a 1.2 GW offshore wind project in ...

Singapore to Invest USD 9.2 billion in Renewable Energy and Logistics in Indonesia

In January 2022, Singapore and Indonesia signed an MOU on Bilateral Partnership on Green and Circular Economy Development, and an MOU on Energy Cooperation. With these MOUs ...

Thailand and Saudi Arabia Restore Diplomatic Ties, Explore Investment Opportunities

In January 2022, Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties, following more than 3 decades of frozen relations. The rapprochement comes in parallel with a joint ...

Thailand a Strategic Production Base for Japanese Manufacturers

The government of Japan has confirmed that it wants to maintain Thailand as its key production base, and has agreed to launch joint plans on green industry and advanced ...

Singapore Police Unveil New Drones for Crowd Management, Search and Rescue

In January 2022, the Singapore Police Force revealed two new drones that would join its current fleet of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The first drone was reported to ...

Singapore Surpasses 50 Million Metric Tons in Marine Fuel Sales

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported sales of 50,000 metric tons (mt) for ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations in 2021. Combined with sales of ...

Thailand Plans 36 Mega-infrastructure Projects Worth USD 45 Billion

Thailand is planning major infrastructure projects for 2022. Cumulatively valued at over USD 45 billion, these mega-infrastructure projects aim at improving the country's ...

Singapore Achieves Medium to Long Term Investment Target Despite Pandemic Challenges

Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) announced that it had pulled in SGD 11.8 billion (USD 8.8 billion) worth of fixed-asset investments in 2021, in line with its ...

San Miguel to Commence Operation of Battery Energy Storage Facilities in 2022

SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., the energy arm of San Miguel Corporation, has announced that a total of 690 MW of its 1,000-MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ...

Philippines Embarks on Major Infrastructure Projects in Eastern Visayas

The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VIII is looking to implement infrastructure projects worth PHP 43 billion (USD 0.8 billion) in Eastern ...

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