As Thailand marches towards its goal of sustainable development under the Thailand 4.0 model, the smart-city concept is front and centre in the country’s action plan. By leveraging cutting-edge ICT te…
Fintech helps transform Philippines into a cash-lite economy
Financial technology firm Zybi Tech Inc. is further expanding its digital services amid a shift in consumer behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Zybi Tech CEO Raymond Ong said the company is structu…
Malaysia remains competitive investment destination for German companies
THE German Embassy in Malaysia will continue to support the existing German businesses as well as encourage more companies to expand their overseas operations in the country. Its Ambassador Dr Peter B…
Vietnam one of few bright spots in global economy in 2021: experts
Vietnam begins 2021 with strong growth prospects underpinned by robust exports and FDI flows after having successfully contained the Covid-19 pandemic. Forecasts are unanimous that the economy is on t…
Nepali gov’t decides to open agriculture sector for FDI with certain restrictions, official says
The Nepali government has decided to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in the primary agriculture production with certain restrictions, an official of Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce …
Empowering the Journey of Digital Nepal Through Connectivity and Data
For the past 21 years, Huawei has been serving Nepal’s ICT industry. As a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, Huawei is committ…
China shares digital economy and other creative poverty reduction methods with developing countries
China’s full-fledged poverty reduction campaign created a world miracle which has not only benefited millions of Chinese people, but also exerted a positive influence on other developing countri…
Renewable energy for recovery, regeneration
Energy experts, environmental activists and energy entrepreneurs emphasised to go for renewable energy to recover the green economy of the country, as well as environmental and natural regeneration. T…
Cambodia’s rubber exports up 22 percent registers $383 million in revenue
Cambodia exported over 285,589 tonnes of dry rubber from January to November, up 22 percent year on year, according to latest figures released by the country’s General Department of Rubber. With an av…
Chinese firms step up investments in climate-friendly power projects in Southeast Asia as costs fall, policy shifts
Chinese companies and financiers, the biggest backers of coal power plants globally, are stepping up their investments in Southeast Asia’s renewable power sector, thanks to the falling costs of clean …