COVID-19 has brought new insights into the long-term sustainability of our smart cities and frenzy urban lifestyle. While countries around the world are investing in boosting their healthcare sector a…
Vietnam hosts virtual ASEAN summit: How they covered it
Vietnam’s senior officials had hoped to host face-to-face meetings and discussions as usual before the coronavirus pandemic left no option but to convene virtually for the 2020 ASEAN summit. Vietnames…
Bangladesh garment makers turn virus gloom into boom
Facing ruin as orders from Western brands collapsed in the coronavirus pandemic, many Bangladeshi garment factories have been given a lifeline with orders to make protective masks, gloves and gowns fo…
World Bank approves US $500m to improve road connectivity in Western Region, Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved US $500m to help Bangladesh improve road connectivity along the Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor covering four western districts. The Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhan…
Asean leaders vow to put economy back on track
Getting the sputtering Southeast Asian economy back on a growth path was the main focus of the meeting of Asean leaders in Hanoi on Friday, which discussed the social and economic impact caused by the…
Malaysia’s economy to bounce back to 6.9 per cent next year, World Bank said.
Malaysia’s economy is expected to bounce back sharply next year with a 6.9 per cent expansion, the World Bank said. But before that, the economy will likely have to deal with a painful 3.1 per c…
Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation Signs $3.2M Partnership With Dynasty Esports
The Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation has revealed a partnership with Dynasty Esports The deal is valued at RM140 million ($3.2M USD) over five years, according to the announcement, and it include…
Minister Airlangga: New Normal Boosts Indonesia’s Economy
Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hartarto said Indonesia’s economic performance has begun to show positive signs and strengthened in mid-June 2020 in line with the enforcemen…
Thailand: B310bn farm rehab scheme to begin
An agricultural rehabilitation scheme worth 310 billion baht is set to begin this month, helping 2 million people who lost jobs and returned to their home provinces, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid …
World Economic Outlook Presentation – June 2020 Update
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