Safeguarding mental health has become a priority for Philippine travel and tourism stakeholders who are more susceptible to depression, stress, and anxiety brought about by the consequences of the pro…
China-Laos railway to open on time: Lao PM
Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said on Wednesday that the China-Laos Railway will open on Dec. 2 this year as scheduled. Dec. 2 this year will mark the 46th anniversary of establishment of the …
Solar Philippines sets 10,000 hectares for energy zone
Solar Philippines has set at least 10,000 hectares for massive scale development of solar farm projects in the country, primarily in the biggest power grid of Luzon. The proposed solar energy zones (S…
Vietnam calls for more EU investments in agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan on October 1 suggested EU firms increase investments in Vietnam’s agriculture, in the direction of high-technology, green standards and envir…
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Factories struggling as supply constraints hit, costs rise
Global manufacturing activity took a big hit from supply chain bottlenecks and escalating costs, exacerbated by pandemic-induced factory shutdowns in Asia and signs of slowing Chinese growth, surveys …
Countries Have $385 Billion In ‘Hidden Debts’ To China, Study Finds
A new study found under-reported debts of at least $385 billion owed by different countries to China in the past two decades, and that one-third of projects under the Belt and Road Initiative have run…
Palm oil futures hit all-time high as China rushes to fill soy oil shortage
Palm oil futures prices set a new all-time high in Malaysia on Sept. 30 as news of supply concerns and higher exports coincided with Chinese buyers rushing to book palm oil shipments to make up for a …
Japan Considers Bangladesh As A New Investment Destination In Asia – OpEd
Japanese companies consider Bangladesh as a new destination for investment in Asia, said Ito Naoki, ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh. Various Japanese companies are considering Bangladesh as their ne…
9 firms to invest $55m in hi-tech parks
Nine foreign and domestic firms are going to invest $55 million in Bangladesh’s hi-tech parks to set up manufacturing units for a number of products, including semiconductors, digital devices, a…