Deliberations at COP 28, the 28th UN Climate Summit in Dubai, have focused on several strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere to slow down climate change and global wa…
Asian Development Bank approves $200 million loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka
The bank’s announcement comes as Sri Lanka is awaiting International Monetary Fund approval for the second installment of a $2.9-billion bailout package to rescue the country from bankruptcy. Th…
Bridge this deficit between India and Sri Lanka
The relationship between India and Sri Lanka in the areas of infrastructure development, energy links and trade should be much deeper than what it is now The announcement by Sri Lanka’s President Rani…
How Indian economy has silenced ‘perennial pessimists’
NRI economists with their Western tinted glasses often seem to revel in India’s economic hiccups, gleefully pointing out every stumble as if it were the end of the world. It’s almost as if they enjoy …
EU puts green trade squeeze on developing world
Brussels sprouts more red tape for farmers The two tribes of trade and climate policymakers have never connected properly. They have different vocabularies, principles, treaties and institutions. Even…
Cambodia’s Clean Energy drive attracts $65.5 million investment for 60 MW solar power plant
Investment projects in clean and renewable energy play a crucial role in the Cambodian government’s efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. This strategy addresses environmental concerns and ai…
Vietnam’s rubber industry goes green
Many domestic rubber firms are pursuing a green strategy in an effort to reduce waste and verify sustainable forest management certificates to better promote the Vietnamese rubber brand globally. Five…
Sri Lanka eyes Saudi investment to modernize tourism sector
Sri Lanka is looking for Saudi investment to modernize its tourism and other sectors, top officials in Colombo have said following an official visit of Saudi Economy and Planning Minister Faisal Al-Ib…
India, not China, to be Asia-Pacific’s growth engine: S&P Global Ratings’ report
Asia-Pacific’s growth engine is expected to shift from China to South and Southeast Asia with India at the helm to see its gross domestic product (GDP) growing to 7% by 2026, according to a S&P G…
The New Frontier: Southeast Asia’s Emerging Space Role
In a world where space exploration is no longer the exclusive domain of superpowers like the USA, China, and India, Southeast Asia is carving out its own niche in the cosmos. While the region sees a s…