Nepal and Bangladesh have agreed to make joint investments in hydropower projects. The decision was taken at the Energy Secretary level meeting between the two nations on Friday which included the pro…
South Korea: Domestic investors exit China to invest in Vietnam
Domestic funds are eyeing emerging economies in Southeast Asia as Korea has reached its growth peak due to low interest rates and a decline in investment returns. The trend is in stark contrast to inv…
Malaysia: ASEAN’s biggest solar employer
Looking for a job in renewable energy? Malaysia might be just the place for you. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) this week named Malaysia as the region’s biggest solar photovoltaics …
Malaysia’s economic direction is now clearer
Malaysia’s current focus on free market, quality investment and high productivity is expected to have significant impacts on economic growth this year despite temporary chaos during the transition per…
Malaysia: Socso plans to extend contribution to farmers, rubber smallholders and fishermen
The Human Resource Ministry plans to extend the personal and family protection scheme through Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions to farmers, rubber smallholders and fishermen. Its depu…
Rubber: Hydroponic dandelions hold the key for a critical resource
In today’s world, natural rubber is a critical component of developed economies — it remains impossible to drive a car, fly a plane or fight a war without it. However, because it is ubiquitous in our …
Malaysia: MDEC piloting work visa project for tech freelancers
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is piloting a work visa programme for tech freelancers to work in Malaysia short term, to fulfil a demand for blockchain capable talents. MDEC growth ec…
Commodity Market Report – 15 Jun 2019
Gold prices have been trading sideways last week in mixed sentiment. Traders are speculating in market as rising expectation of FED fund rate cut in September. However, we are still adopting a neutral…
Weekly RUBBER Report – 15 Jun 2019
Market Fundamentals: Rubber demand were extremely weak last week after being affected by Shanghai market. Trade war between U.S. and China has been major negativity despite Gold and Crude showed sligh…
Myanmar and Lao to get infrastructure boost
Myanmar and Lao PDR look to be the biggest winners of an ASEAN plan to boost connectivity with a series of infrastructure projects. The regional bloc unveiled a list of 19 projects in the Initial Roll…