When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returns home this week from an extended trip to the United States, his greatest achievement will not be securing new security pledges amid a worsening te…
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‘123’ deal with US to jumpstart Philippine nuclear energy program: envoy
The “123” agreement will jumpstart the Philippines’ nuclear energy program and set the tone for how quickly the country could access related technology, Philippine ambassador to the …
Palm oil biojet fuels can boost export revenues
The production of biojet fuels from empty fruit bunch (EFB) biomass is seen as one of the most important solutions for palm oil producing countries like Malaysia to unlock the biomass potential and at…
Laos kicks off festival on sustainable productivity
The Lao National Productivity Festival is taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane to raise awareness of achievements under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), especially important goals speci…
Thailand set to boost agricultural exports to China via railway system
This move follows collaborative efforts from various public and private sector agencies to finalise customs railway transportation documentation, opening the path to trade from Thailand to Laos, China…
Indonesia to produce biodiesel from palm oil – Ambassador Tobing
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 …