The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting that Cambodia will be the third-fastest growing economy in ASEAN next year and the region’s fastest growing economy in 2025. In its World Economic O…
Beware Of Trump’s October (November?) Surprise – Analysis
In the 2020 election, Americans’ national priorities, discontent with the Trump administration and its economic and pandemic failures would seem to work for the Democrats. But beware of the October (o…
A round-up of the latest on Covid-19, the economy, and tourism in Thailand
With Thailand’s emergency decree now extended until October 31, the following is a summary of the situation in Thailand with regard to Covid-19, the tourism sector, and the overall economy, courtesy o…
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U.S. turns focus on Bangladesh for Indo-Pacific Strategy
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Save MSMEs, save the economy
Save the cheerleader, save the world” was the catchphrase of the NBC hit series “Heroes.” It was so prevalent, so repeated that it stuck in the minds of fans and nonfans alike. It was made clear that …
Malaysia’s glove industry is booming amid COVID-19, but are rubber smallholders seeing the benefits?
The clock shows 7.30am, and daylight has just broken over the trees and small rise around Ab Manap Minhat’s house. The 65-year-old steps out of his home, clad in a thick, long-sleeved shirt with long …
Resilient seed system for Philippines
FOR agricultural countries, it is vital for farmers to use quality seeds in order to attain abundant and sustainable production. But with the challenges posed by climate change, seeds need to be clima…
Harnessing Digital Technologies Can Help Philippines Overcome Impact of Pandemic, Hasten Recovery
Rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recover from the crisis, and achieve its vision of becoming a middle-class society free of…
Asean Today – Sept 2020
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