ALTHOUGH we may be miles away, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is bound to have some form of economic impact on us. The world economy is all about trade and it works like an economic cycle, and wh…
Asean Today – April 2022
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Nepal: Tourism is reviving, March data show
Hotels and restaurants in the tourist hub of Thamel are jumping back to life after two years of deathly quiet as the tourists return. Adventure seekers are putting the pandemic behind them, and are on…
Consumers opting for palm oil
Bangladesh’s consumers have increased consumption of palm and mustard oil as many of them have switched from soybean oil due to its rising prices, according to a recent report by the US Departme…
For Climate Migrants, Bangladesh Offers Promising Alternatives
Twenty-nine-year-old Monira Khatun was devastated after her husband abandoned her suddenly. She returned to her father only to face another blow. He died soon after, leaving her to shoulder three othe…
Powering the Philippines’ energy transition
Energy has long been a topic of conversation when it comes to envisioning the society of the future. Advancements in energy have historically led to massive surges in technological progress, with the …
Bangladesh offers top-performing investment destination
Bangladesh is celebrating its golden jubilee and now enters its 51st year of independence as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for investors. The country is the 33rd largest economy in th…
Norway interested in increasing energy investment in Nepal
Torun Dramdal, the Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal at her Singha Durbar office Thursday. The meeting focused o…
Australia’s Beef Exports to Indonesia Highlights Wider Potential for Halal Products
Australia’s agricultural products, particularly its cattle and beef, are important merchandise exports to Indonesia. Indonesia is the largest export market for Australian feeder cattle and frozen beef…
Vietnam funds agricultural, infrastructure projects in Lao province
The Vietnam-Laos and Laos-Vietnam cooperation committees on March 22 started the construction of an agricultural technique and services centre in Xaysomboun province, which is funded by Vietnamese non…