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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 …
Sri Lanka walks a tightrope between India and China
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is embarking on his first overseas visit to India, navigating a complex geopolitical landscape shaped by China’s growing influence. Sri Lankan Presi…
Malaysia’s leadership charting ASEAN economic integration
AS ASEAN moves towards deeper economic integration, Malaysia is emerging as a key player in terms of leadership and collaboration. Assuming ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2025, Malaysia’s decisions will sign…
Dealing with challenges of a circular economy
As the world struggles to deal with rising greenhouse gas, GHG, emissions, a new economic model has generated much interest. The circular economy model is seen as the antidote. The traditional linear …
Trump’s trade plans could boost China’s pan-Asian railway dreams
The evolving relationship between the USA and China is already having a transformative effect on global and regional supply chains. Whilst there has been a focus on the new tariffs which President Tru…
How much Palm oil does India consume
India consumes 23 to 25 million tonnes of edible oil a year. Of that, nearly 8-10 million tonnes is palm oil. 90% of this palm oil is consumed as food. About 15 to 16 million tonnes of edible consumed…