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136 Aquaculture Villages to be Established in Indonesia by End 2022

136 Aquaculture Villages to be Established in Indonesia by End 2022

The Indonesian government plans to establish a network of 136 villages dedicated to aquaculture by the end of this year, in a bid to spur the post-pandemic economic recovery ...
Indonesia to Develop USD 4 Billion Polysilicon Industry

Indonesia to Develop USD 4 Billion Polysilicon Industry

Indonesia has plans to establish a USD 4 billion polysilicon industry amid efforts to boost the production of solar panels. Polysilicon is a vital material for solar panels, ...
Foxconn to Develop a Sustainable New Energy Ecosystem in Indonesia

Foxconn to Develop a Sustainable New Energy Ecosystem in Indonesia

Hon Hai (Foxconn), a global leader in smart manufacturing, signed an MoU in January 2022 with the Indonesian Ministry of Investment, Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), ...
Indonesia Targets 33% Jump in Investment in 2022

Indonesia Targets 33% Jump in Investment in 2022

Indonesia recorded an FDI of IDR 454 trillion (USD 31.6 billion) in 2021, a 10% increase over the previous year. It aims to boost total investment by a third in 2022, ...
Indonesia to Get 50 New Warships by 2024

Indonesia to Get 50 New Warships by 2024

Indonesia has revealed that a portion of its planned $125 billion investment in defense will go to procuring up to 50 new warships over the next two years. Defense Minister ...
Wine Retailer Boosts Retail Purchases Through High-Tech Sensory Upgrades

Wine Retailer Boosts Retail Purchases Through High-Tech Sensory Upgrades

The Covid-19 pandemic has provided the digitization catalyst for many businesses. Covid-19 precautions have led to fewer wine tasting opportunities, which has led wine giant ...
Singapore Airlines and NUS Set Up New Digital Aviation Corporate Lab

Singapore Airlines and NUS Set Up New Digital Aviation Corporate Lab

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative ...
Indonesia Partners with US Mayo Clinic to Build International Hospital

Indonesia Partners with US Mayo Clinic to Build International Hospital

The Indonesian government estimates that some two million Indonesians travel overseas every year for medical check-ups, treatment and other medical services, spending around ...
The World’s Largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Thailand

The World’s Largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Thailand

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has moved forward with its policy of using clean energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions with smart technology by ...
CleanTech Ties Up with The Blue Circle for the Philippines’ Largest Offshore Wind Project

CleanTech Ties Up with The Blue Circle for the Philippines’ Largest Offshore Wind Project

Filipino-owned renewable energy developer CleanTech Global Renewables Inc. has teamed up with Singapore-based The Blue Circle to undertake a 1.2 GW offshore wind project in ...
Singapore to Invest USD 9.2 billion in Renewable Energy and Logistics in Indonesia

Singapore to Invest USD 9.2 billion in Renewable Energy and Logistics in Indonesia

In January 2022, Singapore and Indonesia signed an MOU on Bilateral Partnership on Green and Circular Economy Development, and an MOU on Energy Cooperation. With these MOUs ...
Thailand and Saudi Arabia Restore Diplomatic Ties, Explore Investment Opportunities

Thailand and Saudi Arabia Restore Diplomatic Ties, Explore Investment Opportunities

In January 2022, Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties, following more than 3 decades of frozen relations. The rapprochement comes in parallel with a joint ...

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