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Strengthens economic and trade cooperation with Belarus Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Anindya Novyan Bakrie (Anin), held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Viktor Karankevich at the Kadin Indonesia Tower on December 16. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and trade cooperation, with discussions on investment opportunities and strategic industries. Anin highlighted several areas of collaboration, including the fertilizer industry, agricultural productivity, and the industrialization of heavy equipment. Belarus, a major supplier of potash to Indonesia, is seen as a key partner in boosting agricultural output through technology and mechanization. Opportunities for…

Five Years of On-Site Joint Research Demonstration Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) in collaboration with its Philippine research partners hosted a symposium at Negros Island in the Republic of the Philippines. The event, held to mark the conclusion of a five-year international collaborative research initiative, brought together key stakeholders, including Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ENDO Kazuya and First Secretary AKASAKA Hidenori from the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. This gathering underscored the importance of Japan–Philippines cooperation in advancing agricultural and environmental research. The symposium highlighted findings from two major projects: the “Yama-Sato-Umi agroecosystem connectivity” and “Climate…

“Application of Science and Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in Agriculture.”  Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 2025 Dialogue Conference with Farmers under the theme “Application of Science and Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in Agriculture.” The conference was jointly organized by the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Farmers’ Union, the Government Office, and relevant ministries, sectors, and localities, and was connected online to 34 provinces and cities nationwide. The Prime Minister commended the democratic, candid, and substantive dialogue between the Government and farmers. He directed the Government Office, in collaboration with the Viet Nam Farmers’ Union,…

Green Bio Industry Promotion Zones Korea Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) designated seven provinces—Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Chungcheongnam-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Jeollanam-do—as the first-ever “Green Bio Industry Promotion Zones” in accordance with Article 15 of the Act on the Promotion of the Green Bio Industry. The Green Bio Industry Promotion Zone system, introduced for the first time this year, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for business support led by local governments, on the base of provincial hubs where green bio companies, universities, research institutions, and an infrastructure for technology verification and certification are clustered. The zones were…

“Companies that do not adopt sustainability as a transversal pillar of their business will lose ground” says José Roberto Colnaghi, chairman of the Board of Directors of Colpar Brasil, The green economy is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic sectors globally, second only to the technology industry, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum. The report estimates that the green economy generates US$ 5 trillion annually and is projected to grow to US$ 7 trillion by 2030. With green revenues expanding at twice the rate of conventional revenues, companies in this sector are benefiting from lower…

Breakthrough addresses a scientific challenge and accelerates safer, more sustainable crop protection innovation Enko Chem, Inc. has developed a novel fungicide class of chemistry in collaboration with Syngenta Crop Protection has advanced to field testing. The chemistries, discovered through Enko’s ENKOMPASS™ discovery platform, represent a breakthrough in the discovery of effective and safe molecules targeting a novel mode of action that has been the focus of industry efforts for decades. The collaboration utilized Enko’s precision ENKOMPASS™ platform, which applies DNA-encoded libraries, machine learning, and structural biology to evaluate large numbers of potential molecules with an emphasis on critical performance characteristics.…

Forging a “Sustainable Future Through Science & Technology” : identifies  five priority areas “decarbonization; climate change adaptation; land resilience;  sustainable urban development; and innovation translation” Singapore places a strong focus on sustainability, under its Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 or RIE2030, a five-year plan to strengthen Singapore’s national research and innovation ecosystem. The  Government has allocated $37 billion for RIEC 2030. Sustainability research in RIE2030 leverages resources and capabilities across the ecosystem, extending beyond individual domains to drive innovative, collaborative solutions for a sustainable future. At the Singapore Scientific Conference 2025 on December 8, perspectives from diverse disciplines and regions were…

Maps 1,089 companies across Southeast Asia – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines Padang & Co, a Singapore-based innovation company, has released the Southeast Asia Green Economy Landscape 2025 report, mapping 1,089 startups, scale-ups and SMEs across seven sectors shaping the region’s emerging green economy. . The report outlines the most urgent priorities for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, spotlighting how the seven high impact sectors: Nature, Agriculture & Food; Energy Transition; Transportation & Logistics; Industrial Decarbonisation; Circular Economy & Waste; Built Environment; and Climate Markets & Enablers, are evolving and where innovation can move the needle fastest. The study highlights that Southeast Asia has the technology…

With the theme “Colors of a new day” the The Sa Dec Flower & Ornamental Plant Festival aims to boost floriculture industry efforts to enhance trade prospects and increase the value of ornamental plants, gardening, and floral cultivation Vietnam will hosts the second Sa Dec Flower & Ornamental Plant Festival from December 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026 under the theme “Colors of a new day.” The festival will take place at Sa Dec Park, located on Ton Duc Thang Street in Tan Binh Quarter, Sa Dec Ward. Nguyen Van Tam, Chairman of the Sa Dec Ward People’s Committee, said…

Farmdar uses AI and space technologies to generate insights that help farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions increase productivity Farmdar, an agritech company utilizing AI and space technologies for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture, is actively deploying its AI-powered precision agriculture solutions to farmers, agribusinesses, and allied industries across South and Southeast Asia. Farmdar harnesses satellite data and AI-powered analytics to tackle critical challenges in agriculture and its supply chain. Farming communities in Asia face mounting climate change pressures, declining productivity, and volatile supply chains. The ability to monitor, predict, and respond with precision is indispensable for farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and governments alike. Headquartered…