ASEAN is setting its sights on becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, as the region strengthens trade, investment and economic partnerships amid intensifying global competition. Speaking…
Vietnam grants up to 12 years of fee exemptions for green energy projects
Vietnam has abundant onshore wind energy resources and commits to expand its overall wind power capacity. (Photo: iStock) To accelerate the development of the renewable energy industry, the Vietnamese…
In Nepal, a eucalyptus boom became an ecological cautionary tale
In 1984, Bharat Kumar Pokhrel was a young forester with a mission to turn theory into practice. Fresh out of forestry school, he joined Nepal’s Sagarnath Forest Development Project. Primarily based in…
Indonesia to develop 1.2M hectares of sugar palm for ethanol fuel, energy security
Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, met with 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, discussing the government’s measure to plant sugar palm on 1.2 million hectares (ha) of l…
B100 biodiesel trial in Malaysia by palm oil giant FGV
FGV Biotechnologies, a subsidiary of palm oil giant FGV, recently launched a B100 biodiesel campaign at Fraser’s Hill, Pahang. If you’re wondering what’s B100, yes it’s 100% palm oil-based biodiesel, …
Global rubber shortfall looms in 2025 on stagnant output, association says
Global natural rubber production is expected to fall short of consumption for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, as higher prices fail to encourage tapping in major producing countries such as Indone…
Cambodia struggles to harvest its agricultural potential while Vietnam reaps the benefits
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has increased significantly, with a noticeable reduction in the bilateral trade deficit over time. But the relationship remains imbalanced, with Cambodia heavily reliant …
Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Investment Growth, Warns South Korean Ambassador
Political Instability Hindering Bangladesh’s Economic Progress, Says South Korean Ambassador South Korea has raised concerns over the political instability and uncertainty in Bangladesh, which are neg…
Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion rail link to China
Vietnam’s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countrie…
IMF’s executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on Friday, strengthening the South Asian economy’s rebound from a financial crisis. In a…