A sobering year for Indonesia’s energy transition
The ministry’s projections for the 2023 showed that new and renewable energy capacity nationwide would only grow by 115 megawatts, less than a third of the targeted 368…
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Indonesia’s AI guideline toothless and ineffective, analysts say
Since the guidelines are not legally binding, any potential law infringement would still be subject to prevailing regulations.
Marcos marks 2023 with structural changes in his policies and decisions
Eager to move away from a financial situation devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcos pushed for easier business dealings to help entrepreneurs.
Irregularities in Sudarshan and Sahara cooperatives sign of a wider problem
Experts blame weak law enforcement and the government’s reluctance to act against defaulting promoters for enabling the shady operators of saving and credit cooperatives, mostly…
‘Silver-haired’ teachers return to classrooms in China’s western areas
The initiative, known as the National Silver-Age Teacher Action Plan, aims to make up for a shortage of teachers, especially at newly established universities in western areas,…
2028 national exam will ‘aim to ensure fairness’: Korea education ministry
The college entrance exam changes include integrating subjects and consolidating test topics, as well as adopting a five-tier absolute grading system.
Spending 10.5 billion baht to write new charter not worth it: Thai senator
Speaking at a Senate meeting, Senator Somchai argued against the need for a new charter, saying that the current Constitution had already garnered 16 million votes in a previous…
PM Srettha reaffirms his coalition’s stability, rules out Cabinet reshuffle talks
Responding to queries about the potential inclusion of 25 Democrat MPs, Srettha acknowledged that numerically it might be better, but sharing ministries would bring complications.
Changes afoot for new Singapore Premier League season with more foreigners involved
This will mean greater flexibility for clubs, especially for those who have qualified for continental tournaments as there will be no foreign player quota in AFC competitions from…
Won’t slow down internet on polls day: Bangladesh election commission
The previous EC faced huge criticism after instructing relevant authorities to slow down mobile internet by shutting 3G and 4G services on election day in December 2018.