The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72 million loan for the Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia. The project will strengthen the country’s transmission network to integrate more renewab…
Rising heat cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World Bank
Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 billion – about 0.4% of GDP – in 2024, acc…
Over 500 economic, trade deals inked at China-ASEAN Expo
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Sunday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with more than 500 economic and tra…
Technology and data power a new era of Vietnamese agriculture
Science and technology have become indispensable companions across the modern agricultural value chain, from production and harvest to the trade of goods. In parallel, digital transformation is reshap…
EU clears Malaysia’s palm oil certification for new deforestation rule
The European Union has recognised the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible standard that can facilitate compliance with EU’s new deforestation regulation, the Malaysian ce…
Malaysia: New Facility Advances Automotive, Medical and Industrial Chips
Malaysia has marked a new milestone in its semiconductor industry with the launch of a major facility expansion in Sarawak, an initiative valued at RM3 billion. The expansion boosts wafer production c…
The world’s running out of natural rubber. How can India solve this?
The Story Every time you ride a scooter, cross a bridge, or slip on a surgical glove, you’re depending on a drop of white sap tapped from a tree in Southeast Asia. It isn’t glamorous like oil or semic…
Cambodia Welcomes 17 New Investment Projects Creating Thousands of Jobs
Cambodia is set to boost its economic landscape with the registration of 17 new investment projects, totaling approximately USD 367 million in investment capital. This initiative, revealed during the …
Southeast Asia seen as growth hub for EU firms
For the third straight year, Southeast Asia is still seen as a source of growth momentum for European businesses. This is according to a latest poll by the European Union-Asean (Association of Southea…
Vietnam injects $53B into economy through 250 new projects
On August 19, 250 projects across the country were simultaneously inaugurated or commenced construction, totaling about $53.4 billion in investment. Of this, 129 projects are publicly funded, accounti…