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June 19, 2024
Asian news from Indonesia
Heatwave crisis bearing down on developing Asia
In April 2024, extreme heat hit South and Southeast Asia, affecting nations like India, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar. These heat waves severely impacted some of the world’s most densely populated regions, taking a heavy toll on health, the economy, and education.
Malaysia banks on China’s love of mala hotpot to spice up palm oil exports
China is the second-largest importer of Malaysian palm oil, buying last year nearly 3.1 million tonnes of the controversial commodity that environmental groups have said is responsible for mass deforestation and the destruction of the habitat of critically endangered animals such as the orangutan.
Philippine BrahMos missile base drops a sea gauntlet on China
The Philippines’ construction of its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base highlights a bold military modernization move amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Philippines: China 'deceptive and misleading' on South China Sea collision
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China and the Philippines traded accusations over a maritime collision in the South China Sea on Monday, the latest in an increasingly testy series of confrontations over the disputed waters.
Singapore commodity trader tops Southeast Asia's first Fortune 500
SINGAPORE -- Singapore-based commodity firms as well as energy companies from Thailand and Indonesia were among Southeast Asia's largest companies by revenue, according to a first regional edition of the Fortune 500 List, released on Tuesday.
Indonesian officials' departure reveals turmoil in capital relocation
JAKARTA -- Top officials of the body overseeing the construction of Indonesia's planned new capital have resigned recently, revealing challenges in outgoing President Joko Widodo's signature project just two months ahead of the official relocation.
Muslims in Asia celebrate Eid al-Adha with sacrifice festival and traditional feast
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Muslims in Asia on Monday celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, with food and prayers for people in Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war.