Travelling at close to 160 kilometres an hour, passengers on the China-Laos Railway can go from the capital Vientiane to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in just two hours, to the borde…
Indonesia to make biomethane from palm oil in 2025
PGN, a Pertamina subsidiary, and three Japanese companies are looking to produce biomethane from palm oil mill effluent (POME) to meet rising natural gas demand and reduce methane emissions, reported …
China Invites ASEAN Countries to Develop Biomass Technology
China is developing eco-friendly biomass production technology for ASEAN countries. The Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC) developed the technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (…
In AI, farmers find a productive ally
Phuvin Kongsawat used his training as an engineer to set up a company that delivers artificial intelligence-based solutions to test the quality of rice. The chief executive of Easy Rice Digital Techno…
World Bank boosts Sri Lanka economic forecasts after inflation progress
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka’s economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue as well as …
Southeast Asia’s Tech Boom: A Gateway for Baltic Investors
The e-Conomy report compiled by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company stated that Southeast Asia’s digital economy is forecasted to reach a gross merchandise value (GMV) of US$330 billion in 2025, …
Malaysian palm oil’s key role in global food security
PALM oil, known for its versatility, serves as a widely consumed vegetable oil worldwide, is an important ingredient in the food industry. It is mainly used as a cooking oil and also in various food a…
Malaysia mulls expansion of B10 biodiesel usage to industrial sector
Malaysia is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme, which requires the mandatory use of 10% palm oil, to the industrial sector, its plantations and commodities minister said on Tuesday. …
Bangladesh nuclear energy: Putin joins virtual launch of new power plant
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SKC plans world’s largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
South Korea’s SKC Ltd., secured an investment registration certificate (IRC) to establish the world’s largest biodegradable plastics material production facility in Haiphong, Vietnam. According to SKC…