The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) pact locked in RM68 billion (S$21.9 billion) in approved investments during the first nine months of 2025, accounting for nearly 75 per cent of Johor…
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Indonesian university expert develops biogas and nyamplung oil fuels for agricultural machinery
An agricultural machinery engineering expert at IPB University has developed renewable energy innovations that utilise nyamplung oil and biogas as alternative fuels for agricultural equipment, present…
India is increasing oil palm plantings
India has made radically reducing its dependence on palm oil imports a key priority in its agricultural policy. The goal is to increase palm oil production from 350,000 tonnes in 2020 to 2.3 million t…
Singapore Launches World’s First Agentic AI Governance Framework; Armor Convenes ASEAN Leaders to Help Enterprises Operationalize New Requirements
Singapore has become the first country to release a governance framework for agentic AI. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the Model AI Governance Framework for …
Vietnam: Urban agriculture applying high technology for sustainable development
Urban planners and agricultural experts spoke at the workshop titled “Urban Agriculture—The Future of Farming within the City, Innovating for Sustainable Development,” held recently by the…
Reframing ESG As Commercial Opportunities For SMEs
Malaysia is strengthening its sustainability agenda through a national sustainable framework and long-term transition plans. The government has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
Sri Lanka launches tools, digital platform for data-driven agriculture
Sri Lanka launched a raft of tools and a national digital platform for cultivation data and data-driven decision making with the support of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO…
Ringgit Hits Highest Since 2018 On AI, Growth Optimism In Malaysia
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence supply chain and the nation’s growth outlook. The …
Laos launches Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak
Laos has taken a major step in upgrading its coffee industry with the launch of Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak province, a move expected to boost export value and sup…
Indonesia axes plan to introduce B50 biodiesel
Indonesia has abandoned plans to introduce a mandatory B50 biodiesel blend this year and will instead continue with its existing B40 requirement, citing technical limitations and funding issues, gover…