As part of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s working visit to Stanford University on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco, the United States, Jokowi held a meeting with CEOs from maj…
Vietnam’s Agriculture: A New Frontier For Premium Consumer Products In The U.S.
A favorable tropical climate all year round, an abundance of natural resources, and local authorities’ prioritization of sustainable farming practices are driving Vietnam to become an increasingly pop…
Karan Adani Says Group Plans $750 Million Initial Investment Into Renewables In Sri Lanka
Adani Group plans to set up a 500-megawatt wind power project in Sri Lanka after successful completion of a $553 million debt financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. for its Co…
Building an ecosystem for a thriving innovation-based economy
Cyberjaya is a shining example of the nation’s commitment to technological advancements and innovation. Its journey began when it was conceived as part of Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) in…
How Tourism in Laos is Successfully Developing at an Amazing Rate
With its lush landscapes, tranquil rivers, and ancient temples, Laos offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and rich history. Tourism in Laos has seen a significant developed in 2023 compared to the l…
Indonesia’s president pushes US over delayed $20bn funding for green transition
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has called on the west to release a promised $20bn to finance his country’s green energy transition and do more to support its critical resources, which underpin emer…
EU must recognise palm oil producing countries’ efforts in meeting EUDR
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the European Union (EU) to recognise and appreciate the efforts of palm oil producing countries in meeting the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR)…
Indonesia Says a Half Million Acres of Palm Plantations will be Turned Back into Forests
The palm oil boom changed Southeast Asia forever, but the government of Indonesia is not going to let bygones be, and has set up a task force to comb through all oil palm plantations and force those t…
Global shift to clean energy means fossil fuel demand will peak soon, IEA says
Demand for climate-warming fuels like coal, oil and natural gas will likely peak before 2030, evidence of the accelerating global shift to energy that doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses, according t…
Nirmala Sitharaman meets Sri Lankan president Wickremesinghe, assures help in matters related to debt restructuring
During her visit to Sri Lanka, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed a host of issues, assuring that India would continue to collaborate with the Sri Lan…