The US has agreed to consider granting zero tariff rates on several commodity products proposed by Malaysia, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month. Malaysia’s chi…
Laos harvests development progress through the tourism–agriculture nexus
In Brief The Laos–China Railway has boosted connectivity, creating opportunities for a tourism–agriculture nexus to drive economic development in Laos. Linking local farmers to tourist demand can enha…
E-Waste Crisis Looms in Cambodia Amid Alarming Battery Disposal Rates
E-waste experts have raised grave concerns that out of the millions of mobile devices in the market, only 0.5 percent of phone batteries – amounting to thousands of metric tonnes – are rec…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon achieves ASEAN record milestone
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 set an ASEAN record, uniting 1,741 participants to showcase AI talent, foster innovation, and shape digital future. Malaysia has etched its name into the ASEAN Records…
Organic Asia Congress highlights Vietnam’s role in global agriculture
This is the first time Vietnam has hosted the prestigious international event, which has been held in rotation across Asian nations for more than a decade. The OAC is an annual forum that brings polic…
Sustainable or Just a Slogan? The Real Economics of Green Firms
The ESG Buzz Pick up almost any company’s annual report today and you’ll notice the same vocabulary scattered across glossy pages: “net-zero by 2030,” “carbon neutrality,” “commitment to sustainabilit…
South Asia Launches First Climate Adaptation Atlas for Resilient Agriculture
South Asia, home to nearly one-fourth of the global population and a critical hub for global food security, is increasingly facing the brunt of climate change. Rising floods, heatwaves, droughts, and …
Nepal’s Gen Z demands reform as country begins new political path
Nepal’s deadliest outbreak of political violence in decades has led the country to a new dawn. Early last week, mostly Gen Z protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu and other cities, prompti…
EU and Indonesia agree trade deal
The EU and Indonesia have concluded talks on a trade deal and plan to sign it next week as they accelerate efforts to reduce their dependence on China and the US. European trade commissioner Maroš Šef…