The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pre…
From more power to better power: Rethinking Bangladesh’s energy future
Bangladesh’s power sector has come a long way, from a 547MW system serving a handful of towns after Liberation to an electricity system with nearly 32,500MW of installed capacity, including power impo…
Breaking Southeast Asia’s fire and haze cycle through certification and coordinated action
Like clockwork, haze descends over Southeast Asia as wildfires and forest fires, whether natural or human-induced, flare up in the dry season. This year’s transboundary haze is expected to be even wor…
Vietnam maps out renewable energy hubs to build green supply chains
The Electricity Authority of Vietnam (EAV) and German Development Agency (GIZ) discussed the model with businesses and international experts at a workshop on renewable energy hubs in Hanoi on Septembe…
Global diesel disruptions ripple through US refining, biofuel markets
Global supply disruptions have propelled US diesel prices higher, prompting refiners to increase output while reshaping the economics of biodiesel, renewable diesel and D4 RIN credits. Since the US-Ir…
Global shocks fuel push for Philippine energy security
THE PHILIPPINES’ heavy reliance on imported fuel has renewed calls for greater energy security as geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in global shipping expose the economy to sharp swings in fuel p…
China’s AgiBot commits to RM1b potential investment, creation of 5,000 jobs in Malaysia — Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several meetings with senior management from five Chinese industry giants, with AgiBot Innovation pledging a potential investment of RM1 billion by 2035, a…
Digital, green trade to deepen Việt Nam–Laos–China border links
Việt Nam is seeking to turn its northern border provinces into stronger cross-border economic hubs by combining digital border gates, greener logistics and deeper supply-chain links with Laos and Chin…
Malaysia Among ‘Fabulous Five’ ASEAN Economies Set To Attract More FDI — Economist
Malaysia is among five ASEAN economies poised to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), supported by their strengths in manufacturing and digital infrastructure. Juwai IQI global chief economis…
Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz
Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as well a…