Harley Reed Nigeria has urged journalists to strengthen coverage of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues as Nigeria prepares to introduce mandatory sustainability reporting by 2028. It d…
War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story
The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas flow – is a…
Economic reform tops agenda as new government sets ambitious growth targets
Following a strong electoral mandate, Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, with economist Swarnim Wagle appointed as finance minister in the majority government. The ruling party ha…
Southeast Asia is being hit hard by Iran’s cutoff of oil and gas
Southeast Asia, home to some 700 million people, gets most of its oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, making it among the regions hardest hit by Iran’s blockade of the waterway. The Philip…
India’s vegetable oil buyers step back, betting war-driven rally will ease
Indian vegetable oil refineries are curtailing purchases of palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil, betting that the Iran war-driven price rally will not last and that they can replenish stocks after the…
Middle East conflict poses challenges for Indonesia’s palm oil industry
The ongoing conflict involving Iran is expected to create both opportunities and challenges for Indonesia’s palm oil industry, amid volatile global commodity prices and escalating transportation…
From AI to Sustainability, Five Key Skills Singapore’s Workforce Will Need in 2026
Singapore’s economy continues to evolve amid rapid technological change and sustainability priorities, workforce capabilities are expected to shift significantly over the next few years. Workfor…
Why The Philippines Must Treat The Blue Economy As A National Strategy – Analysis
When most discussions on national development unfold in the Philippines, they often center on land-based growth drivers such as agriculture and forestry, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, a…
Nepal’s Capital Market Could Transform Dramatically if Economic Targets Are Achieved
Nepal’s economy and capital market could witness a profound transformation over the next decade if projected growth targets materialize. Current indicators show that the country’s economic size and st…
Malaysia Breaks Investment Record with RM426.7 billion in 2025, Up 11% Year-On-Year; Creating Over 240,000 New Jobs
Malaysia recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024, reflecting continued growth despite a cautious global climate. …