The Battle for Green Gold eyesonindonesia Indonesia and Malaysia have long reigned supreme in the palm oil industry, their lush plantations stretching across the equator. But now, a new contender emerges from the fertile soils of Latin America. As palm oil production in this region gains momentum, Indonesia faces both competition and opportunity. Let’s explore…
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Probably needs homework again. Or Magnifying glasses eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 15 april 2024– Only Brazil and Mexico would survive as world economic powers in Latin America by 2030, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Standard Chartered released last week. The two countries are expected to experience significant economic growth within the next six years. The…
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By Alex Webb and Ian King / Bloomberg It was a strategic misstep of epic proportions. The US took a crucial early role in developing the semiconductor technology that underpins today’s revolution in artificial intelligence. Yet it’s a Dutch firm that now holds a monopoly on the process, and Asian manufacturers that dominate production. Extreme ultraviolet lithography machines are…
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Chances plentiful and capitalisation possibilities eyesonmalaysia Amsterdam, April 8th –The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) will visit the Netherlands to attract Dutch semiconductor companies to invest in Malaysia, while many Chinese firms are keen to relocate here. Semiconductor firms relocating overseas are considering Malaysia as their preferred investment destination as every company is preparing for…
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Insights from Nobel Laureate John Clauser eyesonindonesia 1. The Controversial Standpoint Challenging the Consensus In a world grappling with the urgency of climate change, Nobel Prize winner Dr. John Clauser has emerged as a contrarian voice. His assertion—that there is no climate crisis—has sparked heated debates and raised eyebrows among scientists, policymakers, and concerned citizens…
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eyesonindonesia 1. The BRICS Invitation: A Polite Decline Indonesia recently stood at the crossroads of opportunity. The club of emerging economies, known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), extended an invitation. Yet, with grace and strategic foresight, Indonesia politely declined. Why? Because it recognizes that its national interests lie elsewhere. 2. The…
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Bio-economy First eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 28 march 2024 — Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Emmanuel Macron launched Tuesday in Belém a € 1 billion investment bioeconomy program for the Brazilian Legal Amazon as well as for the part of the Amazon within French Guiana to raise funds through public and private investments over the next…
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eyesonindonesia 1. A Skyward Vision In a bold stride toward the future of urban air mobility (UAM), Indonesia has set its sights on Embraer’s cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These sleek, sustainable vehicles promise to revolutionize transportation, whisking passengers above traffic-clogged streets and into the skies. But what exactly has Indonesia ordered,…
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And the possible resurrection East-Timor Part II Nick Morris / eyesoneast-timor The people of Timor-Leste have lived on the island for over 40,000 years. The first elephant, Portugal, saw them as a source of slaves and then colonized, waging war against local kingdoms and killing around 5 percent of the local population. Even as an overseas province,…
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Introduction The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste consists of the eastern part of the island of Timor, plus the nearby islands of Alauro and Jaco, with Dili as its capital city. Cultural remains at Jerimalai, on the eastern tip, have been dated to 42,000 years ago (Marwick et al. 2016). Descendants of Veddo-Australoid people are still…
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