The Bangladeshi prime minister's private industry and investment adviser, Salman Fadel Rahman, revealed on Sunday that his country is prepared to set up a special economic zone exclusively for Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
Methane Plumes in Pakistan Put Landfills in the Spotlight
Lahore, the country’s second-largest city, is a global hot spot for emissions of the super-potent greenhouse gas ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP Edges Closer to Ratification in an Indonesia Battered by COVID-19
Despite some obstacles, the country is slated to become the third Southeast Asian nation to ratify the mega trade pact. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports least daily COVID-19 cases in over a year
Indonesia on Monday reported 1,932 new daily coronavirus infections, the lowest since August 2020, data from country's COVID-19 task force showed, with deaths at 166. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia says no evidence of alleged Chinese intel hack
Indonesian authorities have found no evidence that the country's main intelligence service's computers were compromised, after a U.S.-based private cybersecurity company alerted them of a suspected ... ( read original story ...)
3rd batch of US-donated 1.1-million Pfizer doses arrive in Indonesia
The third batch of the US-donated 1,140,750 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Indonesia on Sunday. Indonesia had earlier received 877,500 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia clings to coal despite green vision for economy
Even as Indonesia wins cautious praise from some green groups for ambitious plans to cut carbon emissions, the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal shows no sign of weaning itself off the ... ( read original story ...)
Ifex brings hope to Indonesia’s furniture industry: Minister
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita believes that organizing the largest furniture and craft exhibition in Indonesia called Indonesia Furniture Expo ... ( read original story ...)
India to resume COVID vaccine exports from next quarter
India will resume exports of COVID-19 vaccines from the next quarter, prioritising neighbouring countries first, the health minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Amazon bets on Hindi voice shopping to reach wider India
Speaking of Amazon -- which is reportedly conducting an investigation to find whether its lawyers bribed government officials in India -- the company announced today it plans to roll out the voice ... ( read original story ...)