Malaysia will revive a US$34 billion Chinese-backed transport and property development that was abandoned in 2017, the prime minister said Friday, adding the project would contribute to Beijing’s glob…
How Blockchain Can Help Reduce Deforestation
Over 17 percent of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed over the past 50 years, and despite the warning signs of climate change, this number continues to rise. It is estimated that forests cover o…
Emerging Asia’s startups open own doors to success
After studying at Harvard University and learning the art of starting a business in Silicon Valley, Hla Hla Win took her experience home to Myanmar, founding a company that uses augmented reality to i…
ECRL cost-savings saves Malaysia from China’s debt trap
Malaysia’s success in renegotiating the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project with China is significant as it saves Malaysia from the debt trap that Sri Lanka fell into, Forbes writes. In an opini…
Asia cleans up commodities industry with transparent trading
LAUSANNE, Switzerland/TOKYO — Moves to improve transparency in commodities trading are spreading in Asia as resource-exporting countries make efforts to tackle deforestation and corruption. Japa…
What’s Driving the Global Slowdown?
The drumbeat of warnings about a looming worldwide recession is growing ever louder. According to the latest Brookings-Financial Times TIGER indexes, which track the global economic recovery, growth m…
Making Federal Nepal Investment-Ready
The recently concluded Nepal Investment Summit 2019, convened by the government of Nepal in March in Kathmandu, has moved the country’s new economic agenda to center stage. The event, which drew indus…
Adventure Travel Company Funds Microfinance Projects in Developing Countries
While exploring a new destination is often the driving force behind travel decisions, an increasing number of globetrotters are also considering the impact of their travels during the planning process…
Malaysia backs $1.5 billion in aid for state palm oil firm Felda
Malaysia will inject 6.23 billion ringgit ($1.52 billion) of financial aid into state-owned palm oil plantation agency Felda, after a government inquiry found poor management had sent the company’s lo…
Energy sector powering growth in Laos
Laos’ energy sector is set to boost its installed capacity to about 9,152.9 megawatts (MW) in 2019, once 12 more power plants kickstart commercial operations. According to the Ministry of Energy…