Two countries linked by an energy source, China and Myanmar have become closer partners over the last few years due to their connection via an oil pipeline. Having seen the success of energy transport…
Philippines, China vow cooperation for post-pandemic recovery
Foreign ministers of China and the Philippines on Saturday committed to prioritising post-pandemic recovery efforts as senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi wrapped up a week-long visit to four Southeast As…
Problems in tourism sector will fizzle out soon: Minister Dhakal
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal has said he would take initiatives to solve the problems faced by tourism sector at the earliest. Minister Dhakal said this at a di…
Indonesia’s Pertamina expands trials of 100% palm oil biodiesel
Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina said on Friday it has begun a second round of test production for a biodiesel made entirely from palm oil at its largest refinery in Central Java Provinc…
Sri Lanka: Utilising recyclable PET plastic waste: Towards a circular economy
“Reduce, reuse, and recycle” – a household phrase you’ve probably heard over and over again either through school, from awareness campaigns or even on TV. This commonly used phrase is one expected to …
Smart-city living marks another milestone for thailand 4.0
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 …