The technology is transitioning from an experiment to the core operating capability of India’s power generation infrastructure. The findings are a part of a new study by The Energy & Climate Init…
Sri Lanka: Can Digital Finance Help Rebuild Trust in the Economy?
The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital in South Asian nation of Sri Lanka. Economic crises leave behind more than debt. They also weaken confidence: in institutions…
Nepal wants to become vibrant bridge connecting India, China: FM Khanal
Nepal wants to transform itself from a landlocked country into a “vibrant, dynamic bridge” connecting India and China, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said here on Friday. Nepal welcomed the continued …
AI and chips are turning Malaysia into Asia’s growth standout
Just two years ago, the manufacturer, whose products are used in chip production, had planned to build the factory in the Middle East after securing funding there. The conflict in Iran upended those p…
Laos delivers 600m kWh of hydropower to China’s Greater Bay Area via cross-border energy export channel
Hydropower generated in Laos has for the first time been transmitted to China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the China-Laos 500-kilovolt (kV) interconnection project,…
Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Market Share Signals Potential for 40%
In 2025, 16.2 million metric tonnes of RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) were sold, representing 20% of the global palm oil supply. Unveiled in the RSPO Impact Report 2026, data shows that as…
Vietnam awakens billion-dollar marine economy with digital governance
Roughly one-third of global maritime trade passes through these waters, presenting Vietnam with a unique opportunity. First, offshore renewable energy. With superior wind speed conditions, the World B…
Stablecoins, Tokenization and Crypto: Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week
South American stablecoin usage rising “Brazil’s regulators are already tightening control over stablecoin flows and virtual-asset service providers, and they’re doing it in tiers. Under Resolution 56…
How sustainability drives Cambodia’s business growth
The global adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards presents a critical juncture for Cambodia’s economic integration. As foreign direct investment and international trade incr…
Planetary intelligence: Why it’s key for climate decision-making
At a glance As climate risks grow, integrated environmental data is becoming essential for better decision-making. The rise of AI-powered systems is increasing the need for strong governance, assuranc…