Indonesia reaffirmed a plan to raise the mandatory palm oil content in its biodiesel to 50% starting from next year, but the programme known as B50 is unlikely to start in January, senior energy minis…
Asia must double down on regional trade liberalisation to overcome the cost of Trump’s trade chaos
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies have unsettled Asian trade, pushing many countries into side deals that risk fragmenting regional integration while offering little certainty.…
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…
Malaysia Records RM13.29 Bln Approved Investments In AI For January-June
Malaysia has successfully drawn approved investments totalling RM13.29 billion for the artificial intelligence (AI) sector under the Digital Malaysia initiative for the period from January to June thi…
Decarbonisation: Can Malaysia power its utilities sustainably?
The world is undergoing its most significant energy transition since the Industrial Revolution, and Malaysia has no intention of being left behind. As part of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (N…
Laos forecasts steady economic growth driven by tourism, investment
Laos’ Ministry of Finance expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong potential in the tourism sector and booming investment, especially in electricit…
In Malaysia’s palm oil heartland, smallholders are redefining what it means to grow responsibly
As the palm oil industry evolves, Malaysia’s smallholders are helping shape a more sustainable future, grounded in collaboration and community. On Carey Island, Malaysia, the sun shines down on rows o…
Laos Diversifies Into Nuclear Energy With Russian Support
Laos is looking to Russian nuclear energy technology to boost its domestic power sector – a vital source of revenue for the landlocked nation. The two governments agreed to sign a roadmap to dev…
‘Palm Oil King’ Kuok seeks to expand India foothold after Adani divestment
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…