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Logo designing contest for ASEAN youths launched
The 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition for ASEAN Youths has been launched by the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN-German Cooperation.
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Indonesia plans to build 31 nickel smelters by 2022
The Indonesian Government aims to build 31 nickel smelters by 2022, with 20 projected to open next year to help the production of electric car components.
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ASEAN agriculture, fisheries cooperation helps Brunei diversify economy
Agriculture and fisheries cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will help Brunei expand its economy and strengthen its diversification efforts.
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Indonesia promotes development of blue economy
The Indonesian Government is focusing efforts on developing its blue economy in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supported by technology, tourism and energy innovations.
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ASEAN, Japan deputy defense chiefs gather in Tokyo
Deputy defence chiefs of ASEAN countries and Japan met in Tokyo, Japan from October 8-10 to discuss regional security, the future of the Indo-Pacific region and ASEAN’s initiatives for regional cooperation.
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ASEAN ministers agree on prioritized actions for environmental sustainability
The 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME 15) and related meetings concluded in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on October 9 and released a joint statement.
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Indonesia to sue EU over palm oil industry concerns
The Indonesian government is preparing for legal action at the World Trade Organization to challenge the EU over its Renewable Energy Directive II and Delegated Regulation.
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Indonesia's digital economy to hit 40 billion USD by year-end
Indonesia’s digital economy is forecast to reach 40 billion USD by the end of the year, according to the e-Conomy Southeast Asia (SEA) 2019 report compiled by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.
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Trade war will not affect RCEP: ASEAN Secretary-General
Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Lim Jock Hoi has expressed his confidence that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will be completed in principle
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Philippines prioritises trade, investment cooperation with Russia
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently called Russia a priority trade and investment market for the Philippines, adding that the Southeast Asian country has worked to bolster the bilateral ties.
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Coal remains main source of energy in Southeast Asia
Several of the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted clean-energy policies, and yet the use of coal continues to increase in the region.
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Japan helps Cambodia to develop sewage system
Japan has pledged to provide a non-refundable aid package worth 2.77 billion JPY (over 25 million USD) to help Cambodia develop a sewage system in Phnom Penh.
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