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Malaysia, Indonesia explore proposed MoU to tackle transboundary haze

Malaysia, Indonesia explore proposed MoU to tackle transboundary haze

Malaysia and Indonesia are exploring an environmental MoU to share hotspot data and prevent transboundary haze; Malaysia’s firefighting aid offer was accepted. ASEAN aims for haze-free region by 2030

Vietnam admits ‘differing opinions’ on Hanoi development

Vietnam admits ‘differing opinions’ on Hanoi development

Vietnam's leader acknowledged differing opinions on Hanoi's flagship development after consultation revealed over a quarter opposed; residents fear demolitions and displacement.

Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?

Malaysia’s wage growth lags behind GDP as ‘top firms are not scaling’ – what gives?

Malaysia's wage growth lags GDP because top firms fail to scale due to structural barriers. To boost wages, the economy must shift from efficiency to innovation by internationalizing and developing higher-value sectors.

Major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries taking place in Indonesia

Major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries taking place in Indonesia

Indonesia is hosting Exercise Trident Resolve, a major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries to test coordination in disaster relief, cyber security, and medicine.