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On recent visits to Japan and South Korea, Indonesian president Prabowo touted ambitious renewable energy plans in pursuit of energy security. Analysts say that the slow take-up of clean energy by state utility firm PLN still needs to be addressed.
A "huge" increase in demand for recycled plastic as virgin prices spike is complicated by stock availability, rising freight costs, and pressure on the informal sector.
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Musim Mas stalwart Carolyn Lim joins palm oil rival Golden Agri-Resources
Lim has joined GAR to lead global impact. Rob Nicholls has also left Musim Mas after several years running its smallholders unit.
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Taiwan moves to secure plastic supply, expand reuse drive amid Middle East-linked disruption
Middle East supply disruption sparks panic buying in the island, prompting government to boost ethylene output and promote bag reuse schemes.
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Musim Mas stalwart Carolyn Lim joins palm oil rival Golden Agri-Resources
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News / Transport & Logistics
Prices of Asia-Pacific’s fertilisers, petrochemicals set to surge on Iran war: ADB
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News / Carbon & Climate
Eight global climate tech start-ups to vie for S$4M in funding at The Liveability Challenge 2026
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Opinion / Water
Iran’s water weapon against the Gulf
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Opinion / Food & Agriculture
Securing Asean’s food resilience amid the Middle East conflict
The Middle East conflict will have a double-whammy impact on Asean’s fertiliser imports and energy-intensive fertiliser production. The …
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