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Another step towards green Brunei

IN LINE with efforts to address plastic waste, notable developments have recently taken place in the country. In conjunction with Earth Day 2018 celebrations, the Ministry of Development (MoD)’s Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) added Thursdays to the ‘No Plastic Bag Weekend’ drive. The MoD first introduced No Plastic Bag Weekend in March […]

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Indonesia: Lawmaker calls for fuel subsidy for Pertamax

The chairman of the House of Representatives Commission VII overseeing mining affairs, Gus Irawan Pasaribu, has called on the government to provide a subsidy for Pertamax gasoline, which is often used by luxury cars, following a price increase by state-owned energy company Pertamina. He argued that the price increase of the fuel, which had a research octane number (RON) of […]

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Vietnam: International investors show interest in Vinalines shares

The Hanoitimes – A number of foreign companies are showing interest in becoming major shareholders of debt-laden Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines). South Korean-based groups Hyundai Motor and SK, Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) and Belgium’s Ackermans & van Haaren are exploring options to purchase stakes in Vinalines, said Nguyen Canh Tinh, acting CEO of Vinalines.  Consequently, Hyundai […]

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