Cooking oil tycoon Kuok Khoon Hong has expanded his foothold in India after Adani Enterprises has completed the divestment of its stake in edible oil giant AWL, formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd. In December,…
Agricultural Technology: Food Systems in Vietnam
Food systems in Vietnam have seen massive change in recent history. The country has witnessed significant agricultural growth over the last 30 years, which has undoubtedly alleviated the nation’s soci…
Four key challenges facing Nepal’s economy
We all have a general sense of the country’s economic condition. Today, I want to speak more broadly about the economy rather than focus strictly on monetary policy. Let’s talk about the problems we’r…
India and Indonesia sign three-year agreement for food security through sustainable palm oil trade
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) have signed a three-year agreement to deepen economic ties and ensure food security, Free Press J…
Geopolitical Turbulence in Southeast Asia: Navigating the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict’s Impact on Trade, Tourism, and Energy Investments
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict of 2025 has become a flashpoint for regional instability, reshaping economic dynamics and exposing vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia’s interconnected system…
Stakes high for India, Bangladesh with decades-old Ganges River treaty set to expire
India and Bangladesh share 54 transboundary rivers, yet have sharing agreements for only one – the Ganges – which will expire in December next year. Born as a trickle in the Gangotri Glaci…
Bangladesh eyes stake in $7 trillion global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh is working to position itself as a competitive player in the $7 trillion global halal economy, which is growing fast, said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment D…
Cregis at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025: Southeast Asia’s Digital Future Requires Scalable Infrastructure
As Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025 (MYBW) ushers in a new era of digital commerce across Southeast Asia, Cregis, a global leader in enterprise-grade crypto infrastructure, reaffirmed its commitment to e…
Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Jumps Double Digits to $11.43 Billion
Indonesia witnessed a double-digit rise in its palm oil exports in the first half of 2025, official statistics showed Friday as Jakarta unlocked greater market access to the European Union (EU). The C…
The Cambodia-Thailand truce: What Malaysia, China and the US got right
In late July 2025, as Cambodian and Thai forces exchanged artillery fire near the long-disputed Preah Vihear temple, Southeast Asia seemed on the verge of a major border war. Yet within days, the guns…