Author: Hithaishi CB

The index, to be released quarterly, will offer a more comprehensive view of agricultural output, supporting evidence-based policymaking The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) will soon introduce a National Agricultural Production Index to strengthen food security by addressing critical data gaps in the agriculture sector. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the index, to be pushed quarterly, will offer a more comprehensive view of agricultural output, supporting evidence-based policymaking in a sector central to both livelihoods and economic stability. The index is being developed in collaboration with several government agencies and will mirror existing statistical frameworks used…

The project marks a significant step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy As the agricultural sector embraces clean energy to enhance sustainability and resilience, Sungrow has collaborated with renowned energy provider AGL Energy to power the Kerarbury almond farm in Griffith, New South Wales. By integrating state-of-the-art storage technology with solar energy, the project marks a significant step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy supply for local farms. This project is equipped with Sungrow’s leading-edge solutions, featuring the SG4950HV-MV PCS and PowerTitan Liquid-cooled energy…

Bilateral ties to advance cooperation in clean energy and decarbonisation for a shared sustainable future Singapore and Indonesia further strengthened their bilateral cooperation at the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders’ Retreat, marking their partnership with a Milestone Ceremony for Project Development. During the 15th Singapore-Indonesia Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups Ministerial Meeting (6WG MM) was held in Singapore on 15 June 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto. The 6WG is a key economic platform between Singapore and Indonesia to advance economic…

The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Wednesday (June 12) in Changsha, the capital city of Central China’s Hunan Province. Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Liberian Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi also attended the opening ceremony. Under the theme “China and Africa: Together Toward Modernization,” the four-day event is the largest in the expo’s history. It has drawn participants from 53 African nations, 11 international organizations, 27 Chinese provinces and municipalities, and over 4,700 Chinese and African enterprises, business associations, and financial institutions. Total registered attendance exceeds 30,000. This year’s…

Central Asia serves as a globally significant arid agriculture region. By leveraging their natural resources and geographic advantages, Central Asian nations have implemented strategic policies in recent years to bolster agriculture development, enhance productivity, and expand agricultural exports. Within this framework, China has steadily deepened agricultural cooperation with Central Asian countries, collaboratively advancing environmentally sustainable and green development practices. A growing diversity of specialty products from Central Asia are now entering the Chinese market and gaining popularity among consumers, including Kazakhstan’s camel milk, Uzbekistan’s cherries, Tajikistan’s dried fruits, Kyrgyzstan’s honey, and Turkmenistan’s cotton. Bilateral agricultural trade between China and Central…

Thailand remains a global leader in agricultural exports, with durian, cassava, and coconut generating strong revenues, though some products show signs of slowing. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) and spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, has reported that Thailand’s agricultural and agro-industrial exports in 2024 totalled US$52.19 billion (THB1.8358 trillion), marking a 5.9% increase from the previous year. This comprises agricultural products worth US$28.83 billion (THB1.0146 trillion), up 7.5%, and agro-industrial products worth US$23.36 billion (THB821.21 billion), up 4.1%. Several Thai agricultural and agro-industrial products recorded the highest export values in the world, reinforcing…

Harnessing microbial combinations that can naturally suppress pests and pathogens through their metabolic by-products ProGro BIO, a leader in microbial-based agricultural solutions, has announced plans to seek U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for a new suite of organic, all-natural biocontrol products. The proposed formulations will be designed to target and control crop-damaging soil and foliar fungal pathogens, parasitic nematodes, and foliar insects – some of the most persistent threats to global crop production. ProGro BIO’s envisioned biocontrol formulations are grounded in years of R&D focused on harnessing microbial combinations that can naturally suppress pests and pathogens through their metabolic…

Using AI, green technology, and smart agriculture, the partnership will drive joint innovation to address urban management and sustainability challenges FPT Corporation, Vietnam’s leading technology conglomerate and the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia (Bappenas) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Indonesia’s digital transformation, foster innovation, and develop future-ready digital talent in support of the nation’s long-term vision, Golden Indonesia 2045. The partnership will drive joint innovation through pilot projects using AI, green tech, and smart agriculture to tackle challenges in urban management and sustainability. The MoU marks a significant milestone in…

A scalable blueprint for large-scale decarbonization by Sungrow Hydrogen and Wison Engineering continues to be developed for faster deployment and lower costs in the hydrogen economy worldwide Sungrow Hydrogen and Wison Engineering reshaping green hydrogen production by launching MegaFlex “Plant-as-a-Product” – a turnkey solution. With its MW-to-GW scalability and fully outdoor modular design, this system allows for faster deployment and lower costs, setting new standards for the world’s hydrogen economy. The announcement was made at SNEC 2025. Pioneering Hydrogen Plant Deployment The next-generation solution redefines green hydrogen production through its large-scale, globally adaptable design. Combining standardized modular architecture with intelligent…

Revolution in China’s agritech sector Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is spearheading all-out efforts to safeguard the summer harvest as China’s “Three Summer” jobs – summer harvesting, planting, and field management – are now in full swing. Among the high-quality grain combine harvesters in Changzhuang Town, Suiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province are Zoomlion’s grain combine harvesters; the crawler-type PL80 harvester achieved outstanding results at the mechanical harvesting loss reduction skills competition in Anhui as well. Zoomlion TE100-DH harvester is powered by an electric motor, offering fast response times and simplified gear shifting. It can adjust power…