As Cambodia’s tech adoption continues its upward trajectory, the introduction of 5G services on January 1 is expected to galvanise several key sectors. The immediate benefits of 5G are multi-pronged, …
Asia’s response to the rupture of the rules-based global order
Asia’s leaders increasingly recognise that the old rules-based global order, long underwritten by US power, is fragmenting and cannot be restored in its previous form. The region has so far resisted a…
Vietnam: Agriculture to be modernized
Long known for its rich agricultural heritage, Vietnam is now navigating a global marketplace that requires far more than mere volume. As global consumers demand higher standards of safety and sustain…
Turning risk into opportunity: Why ESG matters for Bangladesh’s capital market
Despite its global importance, ESG reporting remains largely absent in Bangladesh. While some multinational and fundamentally strong companies follow ESG practices partially, there is still no effecti…
Philippines makes first natural gas discovery in more than a decade
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday gas and condensate had been found at a well close to the existing Malampaya gas field off the island of Palawan, the country’s first natur…
Malaysia state utility signs deal to transmit energy from Laos to Singapore
Malaysia’s state-run utility firm has signed a two-year energy agreement to transmit electricity from Laos to Singapore, reviving a South-east Asian multilateral power trade deal that had stalled sinc…
Asia Development Bank Backs Urban Planning for Resilient and Sustainable Cities in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 700,000 grant to support feasibility studies and project preparation for more resilient and sustainable urban development in Laos, as the country fa…
Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness
Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia economics ass…
How China’s Belt and Road, RCEP, and CCFTA are Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism Sector with Enhanced Infrastructure and Trade Growth
Cambodia’s tourism industry is experiencing a transformative shift, propelled by international partnerships such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partners…
ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
Sustainability, ESG, and related terms like responsible investment (throughout, we will refer to ESG/sustainability) are fundamentally about understanding an entity’s business model and how an entity …