Thailand to enter annual peak pollution season ASEAN

Thailand to enter annual peak pollution season

The Thailand Clean Air Network (CAN), a group of academics and activists, on November 13 demanded the Thai government urgently pass a clean air act as the country braces for its annual peak pollution season.
Indonesia uses biodiesel B30 for trains ASEAN

Indonesia uses biodiesel B30 for trains

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), Indonesia's state-owned railway company, has started using Biosolar B30 - a biodiesel blend containing 30% palm oil - as fuel for its trains.
Malaysia’s agro-food sector boasts significant potential World

Malaysia’s agro-food sector boasts significant potential

Malaysia’s agro-food sector continues to record growth despite the uncertainty of both global and domestic economic markets, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in a speech launching the 2023 National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen's Day.
FIFA inaugurates office in Indonesia ASEAN

FIFA inaugurates office in Indonesia

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) in collaboration with the Indonesian Government inaugurated its office called Asia Hub in Jakarta on November 10.
5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue opens in Jakarta World

5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue opens in Jakarta

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) has recently held the 5th ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia, two months after the adoption of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue during the 43rd ASEAN Summit.
Indonesia sees increasing demand for imported steel World

Indonesia sees increasing demand for imported steel

Chairman of the Indonesian Iron and Steel Industry Association (IISIA) Purwono Widodo on November 7 said that the Southeast Asian country’s steel demand surges in 2023 due to the construction of major national projects.
Indonesia encourages MSME to enter digital ecosystem World

Indonesia encourages MSME to enter digital ecosystem

Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has urged regional governments to support the micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to step up digital transformation so as to enhance competitive edge for domestic products.