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…
Airlangga discusses digital trends, low-carbon economic growth with Silicon Valley CEOs
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…