JAKARTA, Nov 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – State-owned energy company PT Pertamina committed to support the Indonesian government to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 through the decarbonization initiatives program currently implemented by the company. Senior Vice President of Strategy and Investment of Pertamina Daniel Purba speaks at a discussion organized... » read more
JAKARTA, Oct 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The third G20 Sherpa meeting in Yogyakarta has concluded with G20 member countries agreeing to seek solutions to myriad global problems. The 3rd Sherpa Meeting G20 Indonesia delegations travel around Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, Tuesday (29/9). (ANTARA PHOTO/Andreas Fitri Atmoko/POOL/rwa/FR) “During this... » read more
HONG KONG, Nov 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hong Kong is the ideal platform for mainland Chinese businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) using the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) to go global, according to a joint report released by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and... » read more
The Americans have been spearheading the Indo-Pacific policy efforts for a while. This is in view of the Chinese assertion along land and maritime boundary disagreements. Along with this factor, China’s overall challenge to the US’ position as a unipolar hegemon also got the Americans startled. The Trump administration began the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue efforts, keeping... » read more
SINGAPORE – In reopening and endeavouring to resume a way of life that is as close as possible to pre-pandemic days, Singapore must find its own path forward based on its own circumstances, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. “We have good vaccination outcomes but we still want them to be better, especially among our seniors, and... » read more
BEIJING, Apr 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Since the reform and opening-up, more than 770 million of China’s rural population living below the poverty line have been raised out of poverty, accounting for more than 70% of the global total over the same period by the World Bank’s international poverty standard, a... » read more
SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 pandemic has exacted a disproportionate toll on women, who risk dropping out of school and the workforce because of additional household responsibilities. But while policies such as flexible work arrangements are helpful, what is critical in the long run is sustained economic growth and investments in education. These in turn create... » read more
SINGAPORE – It will not be possible for Singapore to choose between the United States and China, given the extensive ties the Republic has with both superpowers, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (March 14). Many other countries are in a similar situation, he added during an interview with the BBC, saying they... » read more
HONG KONG, Mar 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Wai Hung Group Holdings Limited (“Wai Hung” or the “Group”) (stock code: 3321) is pleased to announce that Wai Hung Hong Construction Engineering Limited (“WHHCE”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Investment Projects General Trading Company (“IPGT”)... » read more
SINGAPORE – Covid-19 has laid bare the fact that the world today is increasingly connected, and that no country can address long-term problems on its own, said Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad on Monday (Jan 18). Despite the increasing pushback against multilateralism, there is a need for countries to avoid focusing on... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Oct 28. S’pore strengthens status as global logistics hub amid Covid-19 crisis The sector weathers supply chain disruption and is expected to grow, create more quality jobs for Singaporeans, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said. READ MORE HERE Travellers from more countries allowed... » read more