Vietnam to export renewable energy to Malaysia, Singapore via submarine cables
The trilateral agreement marks a significant milestone in developing cross-border green infrastructure and harnessing Vietnam's renewable energy potential.
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Indonesia eyes EU trade breakthrough as bloc softens green business rules
The bloc officially placed Indonesia in its “standard-risk” deforestation law category, a step seen by businesses as a signal that could boost exports of palm oil, coffee,…
Feeling the heat: Eateries, hawker stalls in Malaysia barred from using household subsidised gas cylinders
They have to use the new purple 14kg commercial gas cylinders, which cost RM70 – almost three times the price of household subsidised gas cylinders, which are sold at just RM26.
Despite US President Trump’s positive sign for Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel ‘partnership,’ future of acquisition still in flux
If the acquisition plan is approved with conditions, such as limiting the company’s stake in U.S. Steel, acquisition negotiations could stall once again.
Healthy drinks make inroads into China’s beverage market
In 2024, sales of low-sugar tea drinks grew by 41 percent year-on-year.
Japan, South Korea to open fast-track airport immigration lines; bilateral benefit marks anniversary of diplomatic ties
The lanes will be introduced for the month of June at Haneda and Fukuoka airports as well as Gimpo International Airport in Seoul and Gimhae International Airport in Busan.
Indonesian government won’t raise taxes, plans to lower rates: top presidential adviser
Hashim Djojohadikusumo, a top adviser to and brother of President Prabowo Subianto, said the government is seeking ways other than increasing tax rates to shore up tax revenue.
Indonesian property developers push rent-to-own scheme for informal workers
Representatives of two property developers associations put forth an idea to offer a rent-to-own scheme to ease access to home financing for informal workers who might otherwise…
China, South Korea and Japan looking into ASEAN’s clean energy market amid US scale-back
A new report found that the number of international investment projects for renewable energy in Asean has increased by an average of about 15 percent per year since 2020, with…
Nissan’s closure plan: Concerns voiced over impact on local employment, economy
The company is currently making arrangements to shut down its flagship Oppama plant in Yokosuka and the Shonan plant of its subsidiary Nissan Shatai Co. in Hiratsuka, both in the…