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 …
Revitalising Malaysia’s Rubber Industry
The rubber industry in Malaysia has long served as a cornerstone of the nation’s industrialisation. Once a global leader in rubber production, the sector now faces heightened challenges due to evolvin…
MARKET VIEWS: Why investors should feel excited in 2026
Christmas brings hope. A new year rings in new beginnings. Look ahead for better times as Malaysia enters 2026 with a clearer sense of direction, firmer domestic fundamentals and improving execution v…
Yokohama Rubber Reveals Results of Rubber Tree Disease Project
Yokohama Rubber announced results from the international joint research project titled “Development of Complex Technologies for Prevention and Control of Rubber Tree Leaf Fall Diseases.” The company s…
Clean energy to power 63% of Cambodia’s national grid by the end of the year
Cambodia plans to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. This initiative will facilitate travel and support businesses, especially in transport, by lowering costs and encouraging t…
Vietnam province approves $70M waste-to-energy plant to treat 600 tons of trash daily
Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam has approved a VND1.78 trillion (US$70 million) waste-to-energy plant designed to process up to 600 tons of garbage a day and reduce pressure on local landfills. Th…
Focus On Sustainable Investment, AI And The Energy Transition – EdenTree
Despite the challenges, UK sustainable investment manager EdenTree said that in 2026 it is committed to investing in businesses that deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet. Sustainable in…