Indonesia’s plan to produce and promote the use of Biodiesel 50 (B50) is expected to drive up global crude palm oil (CPO) prices, according to Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. B50 is a fuel b…
Why Renewable Energy Matters For Bangladesh’s Development – Analysis
As Bangladesh strides toward middle-income status, its energy demands are surging. Yet the path to progress remains riddled with power shortages, overreliance on imported fossil fuels, and vulnerabili…
Vietnam to export renewable energy to Malaysia, Singapore
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam is advancing its strategic vision to become the region’s renewable energy hub, with strong commitments to clean energy development, emissions reduction, and meeting S…
China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says
China has dramatically curtailed its lending in recent years. Now, it’s emerging as the largest debt collector for many of the world’s poorest nations — a shift that threatens to undermine…
From browsing to booming: 5 insights into SEA’s ecommerce sector
Picture this: You’re at your laptop, browsing flights for your next holiday and comparing airline prices. While deciding between Bali and Bangkok, you place your weekly grocery order through an e-groc…
Indonesia’s Logistic Industry as a Hot Spot for Foreign Investment
Indonesia, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is becoming a prime destination for foreign investment in its logistics sector. This strategic shift comes as the country seeks to bridge its expansive …
Data centres are reshaping the Asean Power Grid’s forecasts, say global financiers
Multilateral development banks can help derisk the costs of decarbonisation and interconnections, with tech companies like Google playing a key role as large offtakers of clean energy. But the Asean C…
Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2024-2033 Launched
The Ministry of Environment officially launched the Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2024–2033 (CCCSP 2024–2033) during a ceremony held in Phnom Penh on May 22. The launch was presided over by H…
Have Bangladesh-India Ties Reached a Point of No Return?
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus at the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in April — their first official meeting since Sheikh Hasina’s government …
AI-powered trade, innovation deepen China-ASEAN ties
Vietnamese truckers, armed with AI-enabled gadgets that provide real-time navigation and safety tips, deftly maneuvered their way into China through Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region…