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China promises to end coal funding overseas
China is still investing in coal, reducing the impact of Xi’s commitment, but it is by far the largest funder of coal projects in developing countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh as it ...
Pressure grows on Bangladesh, other Asian countries to cancel new coal projects
But coal remains a mainstay for power generation in Asia, which accounts for 75 per cent of global coal demand, according to the International Energy Agency
Fire at overcrowded Indonesian prison kills 41
A fire tore through an overcrowded Indonesian prison in the early hours of Wednesday when most inmates were asleep, killing 41 people and injuring dozens of others, an official said
Rats, drought, labour shortages eat into global edible oil recovery
A coronavirus pandemic-induced labour crunch has forced managers of the 2,000-hectare estate in Slim River to find creative ways to upkeep their fields, even as prices of the world's most consumed ...
Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh seeks Indonesia's proactive role
Bangladesh has requested Indonesia to remain proactive in ASEAN platform to convince Myanmar for creating a conducive atmosphere for a safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas
Covid-19
Dhaka sends medical supply to Jakarta
Bangladesh government has extended supply of medicines to Indonesia in its efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at the directives of prime minister Sheikh Hasina
PM Hasina sends mangoes to Indonesian president
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sent 1,000 kg of mangoes for Indonesian president Joko Widodo
Covid-19
Bahrain bans entry from 16 new countries
Bahrain said on Tuesday that entry will be banned from 16 new countries including Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa and Indonesia over coronavirus concerns
Russia backs ASEAN plan on tackling Myanmar crisis
Russia strongly supports the Southeast Asian diplomatic effort to end the crisis in Myanmar and has conveyed similar messages to the country's military leadership
Coastal cities face their mortality on the climate 'frontline'
In city upon city, office towers, warehouses and homes crowd the water's edge as if they are jostling to take a dip, major roads hug the shore, landing strips jut dauntlessly into the frothing waves
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