Indonesia to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India, citing El Niño concerns
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said the rice would be delivered once Indonesia’s reserves neared depletion.
Environment
Chocolate maker making strides in production that are good for farmers, forests
The world’s top producer of cocoa had postponed some of its targets, feeling more time was needed for systemic change to take place.
Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
Concerns are emerging regarding the potential negative impacts on local communities and the environment caused by the Poso hydropower plant.
Jakartans find worsening air pollution ‘unbearable’
Climate activists have continued to criticise the lack of improvement of air quality following a 2021 district court ruling declaring the government guilty of negligence for…
Pita sets sights on Chiang Mai’s air pollution woes, promises more help
Besides allocating a suitable budget for PM2.5, his government will also push for amending relevant laws and enacting a Clean Air Act that will establish a clear structure for…
Seoul starts daily press briefings to address Fukushima fears
The decision came after lawmakers expressed "much graver concerns than expected" about the wastewater disposal plan.
10 trees must be planted for one chopped tree: Bangladesh High Court
The court made the comments to Climate Tolerance Rural Infrastructure Project Director Md Mamunur Rashid who appeared before the bench in compliance with its earlier directive.
Sales of cooling appliances soar as Nepal swelters
Major dealers expect the market to bounce back with robust sales as the unrelenting heat wave sweeps across major parts of the country.
Growth in global oil demand is set to slow significantly by 2028
In particular, the use of oil for transport fuels is set to go into decline after 2026 as the expansion of electric vehicles, the growth of biofuels and improving fuel economy…
IAEA chief plans to visit Japan to discuss discharge of treated water
The nuclear watchdog has conducted surveys on the safety of the planned discharge and will soon draw up its final report.