Renewable energy firms shun Philippine energy department’s green power auction
Bidders in this year’s Green Energy Auction Program reportedly found the price caps set by the Energy Regulatory Commission “too low”.
Policy Matters
Marcos says Covid health crisis ‘de facto’ lifted: Health department chief
During a press conference, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa mentioned the President’s choice to make mask-wearing optional.
Indonesia’s lawmakers try to water down draconian provisions in cyberlaw
“We want to prevent a repeat of the same problem [of the overly used articles to criminalise critics]", Commission I member Dave Laksono said.
Valenzuela city, in Philippines, bans Pogos, other forms of online gambling
The mayor said he signed the ordinances to pre-empt any of the "social impacts" arising from the proliferation of illegal gambling, such as human trafficking, money laundering,…
Cambodia bans entry for Meta’s Oversight Board members
The decision came days after PM Hun Sen declared that he had permanently left the platform, following news that the Oversight Board had recommended a six-month suspension of his…
China’s export restrictions on specific minerals not meant to target any country: Officials
The comments follow the announcement that the country will impose export restrictions starting on Aug 1 to protect its national security and interests.
South Korea adds plans to relax visa rules
In addition to revising immigration policies, the government will also enhance incentives for foreign tourists.
Indonesia plans to ‘counterattack’ US, EU mineral policies
“We can’t be tricked. It must be fair”, Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said of the US and EU policies.
South Korea lowers growth outlook to 1.4% on slow recovery
The government expects recovery in 2024 and has called for export-led growth.
Pressured into price cuts at home, South Korea’s ramen makers in export predicament
After years of global expansion in recent years, local ramen makers, arm-twisted to lower their domestic prices, are being pressured to review their pricing policy overall.