As the nation holds its breath in anticipation of a potential second wave of Covid-19, five countries including Bangladesh have decided to strengthen sharing of information and coordination of policie…
Asian Development Bank approves $150m loan to upgrade two international airports in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $150 million concessional loan to improve the capacity of Tribhuvan International Airport and Gautam Buddha Airport in Nepal. This will be the largest funding…
Pandemic no setback for Bangladesh’s soaring ship industry
Work is booming at Bangladesh’s largest shipyard — quite literally. It’s difficult to hear anything over the cacophony of banging hammers and crackling sparks, proof the industry has…
ASEAN can shape its own energy future: Petronas boss
The Asean region is at “the most critical juncture” in terms of economic recovery and growth as it enters an era “significantly affected” by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Petronas chief executiv…
Research advances sustainability in surgical latex glove manufacturing
Cranfield University researchers in partnership with Meditech Gloves, one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality examination and surgical gloves, have shown how energy savings can be made with t…
ADB to help members cut reliance on coal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to draw up a revised energy policy over the next 12 months toward helping member developing countries to “reduce dependence on coal fuel and eventually pha…
Cambodia: Achieving energy efficiency crucial to Kingdom’s economy
As Cambodia’s demand for energy continues to increase year after year, experts are calling for the development and implementation of clear policy that encourages both the public and industry to play t…
China, 14 other countries sign deal to form world’s largest trade bloc
China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recove…
Global rubber price to rise in H2 2021
The global rubber price is expected to see an upward trend in the second half (H2) of next year and may hit US$2.45 (US$1= RM4.13) per kilogramme (kg) as early as 2022. ALA Advisors Pte Ltd chief Inve…
Rubber price rebounding fast after falling off cliff
The price of rubber latex bounced back to Bt48 per kilo on Thursday after plummeting from Bt70-71 to Bt41-Bt42 earlier this week. “Global output has decreased due to floods in major producer-countries…