Amid the drastic drop in tourist arrivals in Nepal over coronavirus threat, Subha Gantabya Resort in Dharan has managed to outclass the contagion. The resort with treehouses and innovative dining spac…
Singapore’s government commits to helping the gig economy stay afloat amidst the coronavirus outbreak
Without legal protections, Singapore’s 200,000 gig economy workers are at the forefront of the economic fallout from coronavirus. Reduced public demand leaves gig workers with reduced earnings and if …
Digital payments will revolutionize Nepali economy
What are some of the challenges in going for a cashless economy? Nepal has a very high hard cash transaction in all B2C payments. Around 60% of the total population has a savings account in either A, …
Brent crashes to US$36, after Saudi Arabian light price slashed
Oil plunged over 20 percent Monday after top exporter Saudi Arabia launched a price war in response to a failure by leading producers to strike a deal to support energy markets. The two main contracts…
China-Myanmar pipeline grows in its appeal
There was no second-guessing why China’s President Xi Jinping made Myanmar his first stop in a visit earlier this year, even as coronavirus was mercilessly gripping his nation: China has never ceased …
Solar will turn vicious water-energy-climate cycle into virtuous loop
The International Water Management Institute is promoting the Solar Irrigation for Agricultural Resilience (SoLAR) initiative to expand the use of solar irrigation systems throughout Bangladesh, India…
Malaysia’s National Automotive Policy 2020: Salient Features
On February 21, 2020, Malaysia launched the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020), which aims to propel the country to become a regional leader in automotive manufacturing. The policy is an enhan…
Officials inspect preparations for ASEAN summits in Da Nang
A delegation from ASEAN countries, New Zealand and the ASEAN 2020 National Committee on March 5 inspected preparations for the 36th ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit in Da Na…
Oil Tumbles as Wall Street Slumps, OPEC Preempts Russia on Cuts
Oil bulls can’t seem to catch a break, even with OPEC pledging once again to overdeliver. Crude prices tumbled 2% Thursday, with Brent finishing under the key $50-per-barrel mark, despite OPEC raising…
Việt Nam develops modern supply system for farm products
Việt Nam is working to develop a system of modern agricultural product supply centres to promote the consumption of farm produce, enhance food safety and hygiene, and improve the competitive edge of V…