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Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand committed to developing Rubber City
The world’s top producers of natural rubber – Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand – are committed to strengthening collaboration to develop Rubber City in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle …
US offers Sri Lanka technical assistance for capacity building and skill development to improve bilateral trade
The US has expressed willingness to offer their cooperation in providing technical assistance for capacity building and skill development in several areas to improve bilateral trade during trade talks…
Great Expectations: ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific Concept
After France unveiled the latest version of its policy in the Indo-Pacific (“France and security in the Indo-Pacific”) in May 2019, and after the United States published its updated “Indo-Pacific Stra…
Japan wants to become Southeast Asia’s trash manager
Waste management is a dirty business, but a lucrative one that’s bound to grow as global garbage woes worsen. The worldwide market for trash-incinerating power plants that reduce pollution will be wor…
Việt Nam has huge potential to develop renewable energy
Việt Nam aims to increase the ratio of electricity from renewable sources from 35 percent of total electricity output in 2015 to 38 percent in 2020 and 43 percent in 2050. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has set lo…
Japan still leads in Southeast Asia infrastructure race, even as China ramps up belt and road investments: report
Japan is still leading the Southeast Asia infrastructure race against China, with pending projects worth almost one-and-a-half times its rival, according to the latest data from Fitch Solutions. Japan…
Philippines pushes digitalization in Asean meet
President Duterte will push for cooperation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states in a seamless transition into the fourth industrial revolution (IR) during 34th ASEAN…
Nepal, Bangladesh agree for joint investment in hydropower projects
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…