The Lao National Productivity Festival is taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane to raise awareness of achievements under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), especially important goals speci…
Thailand set to boost agricultural exports to China via railway system
This move follows collaborative efforts from various public and private sector agencies to finalise customs railway transportation documentation, opening the path to trade from Thailand to Laos, China…
Indonesia to produce biodiesel from palm oil – Ambassador Tobing
Indonesia has now moved to produce biodiesel for the motor vehicle segment and 40% of the raw material used for this is from palm oil, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Dewi Gustina Tobing told…
Why Australia needs to take ASEAN seriously
The push for ASEAN membership, which has been gaining momentum in recent years, is rooted in Australia’s desire to deepen its regional integration and foster closer ties with Southeast Asian nations. …
Petronas and PetroVietnam pursuing oil & gas alongside decarbonization and clean energy
Malaysia’s energy giant Petronas will pool resources with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the upstream, renewable energy, and downstream se…
US$400 million ADB loan to boost Philippines’ revenue mobilisation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$400 million loan to help the Philippines achieve its medium-term fiscal strategy and finance its post-pandemic economic recovery through a stronger f…
Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 launches in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, showcasing regional commitment to climate action
The Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW) launched today in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, drawing stakeholders, experts, and policymakers from across the region to showcase solutions and innovations, and to …
Successful palm oil promotion mission, China to increase palm oil imports next year
The official visit of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to China ended successfully with the country committing to closer cooperation, especially in the fields of agriculture and palm oi…
Indonesia uses biodiesel B30 for trains
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), Indonesia’s state-owned railway company, has started using Biosolar B30 – a biodiesel blend containing 30% palm oil – as fuel for its trains. Kai Execu…
Cambodia launches five-year circular strategy on environment
Cambodia on November 15 launched a circular strategy on environment for 2023-2028, aiming to ensure environmental sustainability and promote a green economy. Speaking at the launching event, Environme…