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…
Malaysia welcomes RCEP signing, a game changer to investment flow
Malaysia welcomes the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (RCEP) which is scheduled to be held on the last day of the 37th Asean Summit that kicked off today. In his interventi…
Vietnam International Agriculture Fair 2020 underway
The Vietnam International Agriculture Fair 2020 opened on November 11 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, featuring 250 stalls from 100 Vietnamese and foreign companies. The annual fair is the larges…
Philippines: Local tourism efforts shining through
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. —William James Good news for all of us still locked up in our homes and raring to visit our favorite local vacation spots! The P…
Bangladesh to cultivate more biofortified crops
Bangladesh has initiated to increase the production of bio-fortified crops aiming to reduce nutrient deficiencies of the people. Industries minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun told a virtual global su…
Myanmar secures energy supply with new 16MW gas power plant
In the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, a 16MW gas-powered plant has been installed to ensure reliable energy supply. The construction of the plant in Dawei follows the government of Myanmar awardin…