Indonesia is stepping up efforts to mobilise green finance for environmentally friendly and climate-resilient infrastructure development, heard a seminar themed “Financing Indonesia’s Sustainable Infr…
A vision for tomorrow: Tarique Rahman’s roadmap to transform Bangladesh’s economy
Tarique Rahman has outlined a modern and forward-looking vision for Bangladesh in his recent interview with the Financial Times—a blueprint that, if effectively implemented by the BNP, could transform…
The Green Revolution in Silicon: Semiconductor Industry Embraces Sustainability Amidst Surging Demand
The semiconductor industry, the foundational engine of our increasingly digital and AI-driven world, is undergoing a profound and critical transformation. Driven by escalating environmental concerns, …
ESG, AI, and future of sustainability in Mena discussed
At a time when sustainability has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a business imperative, leaders across Mena are rethinking how to balance growth with long-term impact. Few people have been closer to…
One Year On, Sri Lanka Under President Dissanayake Has Changed for the Good
It’s been a year since Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected president of Sri Lanka. His electoral victory broke the seven-decade duopoly of Sri Lanka’s two main parties, the United National Party (UNP…
Nuclear energy: Is the Philippines ready to power up?
The Philippines is edging closer to reviving nuclear energy after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12305, the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, on Sept. 15—a move th…
Malaysia wants to be an AI Nation. What’s next to go from vision to impact
Malaysia is ambitiously working to become an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030. The goal, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital, Secretary General, Fabian Bigar, is to create a technol…
Laos and Bitcoin Mining as a Strategic Debt Solution: Assessing the Economic and Investment Potential of Emerging Markets Leveraging Cryptocurrency Infrastructure
Laos, dubbed the “battery of Southeast Asia,” has invested heavily in hydropower infrastructure along the Mekong River, generating an energy surplus that it struggles to export due to limited regional…
Indonesia vows $2bn Christmas stimulus as economy flags
Indonesia will introduce a $2bn stimulus to encourage consumer spending on everything from flights to presents during the holiday season, a senior government minister has said, as President Prabowo Su…
Why Cambodia Needs Energy Efficiency for Economic Growth
Cambodia has experienced dramatic economic growth in recent decades, fueled by energy-intensive industries and rapid urbanization. But experts warn that without energy-efficient practices in factories…