When the fireworks at New Year’s Eve are over, few will remember 2019 as a wonderful year for the global economy. Rising world protectionism has rattled the global supply chain and affected most regio…
Malaysian palm oil jumps to near 3-year high as market expects sharper production drop
Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in nearly three years on Thursday, buoyed by concerns after an industry body forecast a steeper-than-expected drop in production for the first 20 days …
Bangladesh, a hidden treasure trove for tourism and investment
At first glance, Bangladesh would not appear on many people’s bucket lists as a “must” visit for those who do not know this South Asian country. Bangladesh has been an economic marvel in the last 15 y…
Myanmar, a promising investment destination
As the Myanmar economy opens up, it offers access to various sectors wherein India can boost trade and investment Myanmar recently saw the entry of foreign private insurance companies into the country…
Bangladesh eyes opening diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh
Bangladesh is seriously contemplating opening a diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh instead of covering Cambodia from its diplomatic base in Bangkok. AK Abdul Momen, Bangladesh Minister of Foreign Affair…
Science-based approach required to tackle drought and farmer distress
Water is a fundamental driver of economic development and human well-being across the world. In the near future, water demand is expected to far outpace supply. In South Asia, the impact will be felt …
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Digital solutions make farmers more connected: experts
Data-driven digital ecosystems can address bottlenecks in the agriculture value chain, including poor market linkages, lack of access to finance, knowledge and inputs, and shortcomings to an enabling …
Over 1 bln USD foreign investment enter Myanmar’s sectors in two months
Foreign investment capital of over 1.02 billion U.S. dollars entered Myanmar’s six sectors in first two months of present fiscal year (FY) 2019-2020 which started in October, said figures releas…
How top e-commerce platforms are fuelling Philippines’ online economy
According to a research, Lazada, Shopee and Zalora have consistently been the top three players of the Philippines’ e-commerce market, while homegrown sites Beauty MNL and Argomall have both proven to…