Palm oil is one of the most discussed commodities in the world — usually around trade, the environment, or exports. What is rarely discussed is how deeply it is already woven into everyday Indonesian …
ADB approves $72 million package to boost Cambodia’s rural farming resilience
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Bangladesh Railway: A strategic opportunity for greener, more competitive transport
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its economic development. As the country seeks to diversify exports, attract investment, reduce logistics costs and strengthen regional trade, Bangladesh Ra…
Tokenisation could threaten 25-30% of wealth management revenue: Morgan Stanley
The growing adoption of tokenised assets and digital forms of money could put pressure on a key revenue source for wealth managers, with net interest income accounting for 25-30 per cent of their tota…
Why India and Sri Lanka must build energy interdependence
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Philippines advances plans for nuclear power as energy demand rises
The country is stepping up efforts to introduce nuclear power into its electricity mix, with the government focusing on site assessments, regulatory readiness, financing arrangements and technology se…
Nepal becomes first country to receive climate change reparations
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Malaysia allows first export of raw rare earths under new rules
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Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion
In Southeast Asia, generative AI has become an essential part of daily life, actively used by 243 million people (58% of the working population) and scaling four times faster than the rollout of the m…
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