Malaysia said on Tuesday it will encourage sustainability while maintaining the competitiveness of its palm oil industry ahead of the implementation of the European Union’s anti-deforestation la…
Indonesia Wins WTO Case Against EU Over Palm Oil Discrimination, Boosting Energy Sovereignty
Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno hailed Indonesia’s victory against the European Union in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute on palm oi…
China hails trade, investment achievements of RCEP at three-year mark
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has deepened trade and investment cooperation among its members since it came into force three years ago, and has effectively consolidated the fu…
Global hydropower policies: insights and challenges
From Nepal’s hydropower development policy to Pakistan’s environmental assessments, and China’s transboundary investments to US small hydro guidelines, we explore the regulations shaping the future of…
Malaysia aims to advance digitalization in Southeast Asia
Malaysia aims to establish and sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to promote digitalization across Southeast Asia, according to Sugumari S Shanmugam, director of the ASEAN e…
Pertamina develops geothermal beyond energy with agricultural byproducts
Pertamina Geothermal Energy continues to develop byproducts from geothermal power generation to support agriculture near their operating fields. State-owned PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) conti…
Indonesia delays full implementation of B40 biodiesel
Indonesia’s B40 policy, which mandates a 40% palm oil mix with 60% diesel, was initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, officials have confirmed a delay until February, giving busines…
India’s Ties With South-East Asia: The Para-diplomacy Angle
In the past three decades, India’s state governments have emerged as key stakeholders in the country’s external linkages – specifically the economic aspect. The phenomenon of sub-national units/Non-Ce…
Vietnam Nears $700M Deal to Buy BrahMos Antiship Missiles
Vietnam is closing in on a $700 million deal to purchase the BrahMos cruise missile, a supersonic antiship missile built by an Indian-Russian joint venture. If completed, the sale would be the second …