At Microsoft’s AI Leadership Summit in Kuala Lumpur, leaders across Malaysia’s public and private sectors explored how organizations are moving from AI experimentation to achieving transformation at e…
A new B50 fuel is about to hit the market, and the 50% palm-oil diesel mix could shake engines, imports, and global prices
Indonesia says it will begin rolling out a mandatory B50 biodiesel blend on July 1, 2026, pushing diesel fuel toward a 50% palm oil-based mix. Officials say the shift could save up to Rp157.28 trillio…
What will power growth amid uncertainty? Asean businesses say answer lies close to home
Asean businesses are looking closer to home for growth and investment opportunities amid global volatility and trade tensions. They are consolidating their growth regionally by reallocating capital an…
FGV implements ESG practices and neutralizes carbon emissions during climate event
In addition to promoting the advancement of the climate agenda and launching the Brazilian Corporate Reporting Program on Adaptation (PBRA), the event implemented initiatives for accessibility, waste …
How Broadband Internet Reduces Rural Poverty in the Philippines
In the Philippines, geography has long stood between rural communities and the digital economy. Made up of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has had difficulty remaining fully connected in an i…
Nepal enters global top 20 in outsourcing competitiveness index
Nepal has ranked 19th globally in outsourcing competitiveness, driven largely by low labour costs and strong English proficiency, according to the Global Outsourcing Talent Index 2026 report published…
How a China-backed highway may turn landlocked Laos into a trade gateway
China has moved early to help Laos plan its longest highway, the latest project in Beijing’s push to expand transport connectivity in Southeast Asia. The initiative underscores Beijing’s broader effor…
Cambodia Urges Singapore to Boost Investment in the Halal Food Sector
Cambodia has urged Singapore to increase investment, particularly in halal food processing, as Singapore ranked as the Kingdom’s fourth-largest investor in the first quarter of 2026 and bilateral trad…
India calls on citizens to stop buying gold as Asia scrambles for energy amid Iran war
In short: India has urged a spate of measures from fuel conservation to work from home and limits on imports. India is one of many Asian countries battling a surge in global energy prices putting pres…
Innovation and the Energy Crisis
The energy landscape is being radically reshaped by war in the Middle East. Spiking prices are prompting emergency measures in much of the world. They should also reinvigorate energy innovation policy…