Indonesia is accelerating the development of bioenergy from agricultural commodities such as cassava, palm oil, sugarcane, and corn as part of efforts to achieve national energy self-sufficiency. Coor…
War in Iran causes energy crisis in South Asia, disrupting life for millions
The war in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis in South Asia, disrupting daily life for millions of people as fuel prices surge and supplies tighten. Long queues have been seen outside cook…
Malaysia leads Asean retail tourism with domestic trips and premium experiences driving growth
Malaysia’s tourism sector is recovering strongly and leading Asean in retail-driven visitor spending, with domestic travellers and premium international tourists helping to boost footfall and spending…
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology. Vietnam AI law t…
How Does Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Contribute to Long-Term Business Resilience?
The digital economy depends on a huge array of data centers, servers, and communication systems that power almost every business today. But as climate and energy challenges mount up, certain companies…
Nepal gets its youngest PM with a brute majority in Parliament. What comes next
With the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) headed to an unprecedented majority in Nepal’s parliament, the Himalayan country is set to get its youngest prime minister ever—35-year-old maverick former Kath…
Indonesia offers 10 new oil and gas projects as Middle East conflict heats up
The government is going to offer 10 new oil and gas block development projects across the country for tender amid concerns over choking supply and skyrocketing energy prices prompted by the Middle Eas…
India sends 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid energy crisis and global oil market volatility
India has begun exporting 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh through the Parbatipur pipeline as the country faces a severe energy crisis, LNG supply disruptions, and rising fuel prices amid the West…
Asean states to bolster energy cooperation
Asean member states are stepping up coordination to mitigate the potential fallout from the Middle East conflict, particularly risks to regional energy security and the safety of Southeast Asians, For…
ASEAN calls for food security prioritization amid escalating ME conflict
Economic Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently called for the prioritization of food security within the regional bloc, warning that higher energy and transportation…