India’s palm oil imports in 2022/23 could jump 9% from a year earlier on a rise in domestic consumption and as competitive prices allow the tropical oil to regain its share in the world’s …
Opinion: Don’t repeat Europe’s mistaken palm oil ban
The European Union has declared war on palm oil — the oil derived from palm trees, which have to be cut down to extract it. Several new proposals suggest the EU is set on forcing the innocuous vegetab…
Modernization of agriculture is the key to Bangladesh’s food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday jointly organized a workshop in Mymensingh focusing on agricultural transformation in northern Bangladesh. The wor…
How is Southeast Asia’s Balancing Strategy on Ukraine Faring?
Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
How is Southeast Asia’s Balancing Strategy on Ukraine Faring?
Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
Integrating Climate Change into Nepal’s Development Strategy Key to Build Resilience
TheWorld Bank Group’s Country Climate and Development Report for Nepal underscores the urgency of building resilience to climate change and recommends policies and investments for integrated climate a…
Renewable energy accounts for 40% of Cambodia’s total energy: PM
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday that renewable energy from hydropower, solar energy and biomass energy has accounted for 40 per cent of the kingdom’s total energy. In a pre-rec…
Farmers accidentally created a flood-resistant ‘machine’ across Bangladesh
To control unpredictable water and stop floods, you might build a dam. To build a dam, you generally need hills and dales—geographic features to hold water in a reservoir. Which is why dams don’t fare…
Asean region critical to tackling food security, but countries must deal with multiple risks
Rising food inflation and food security threats have cast a spotlight on food producers in South-east Asia, creating opportunities for companies in the region. But climate change also poses a risk to …
Philippines seeks tourism revival as outdoor mask mandate eased
The Philippines is expecting a boost in its tourism recovery efforts with the lifting of its outdoor mask mandate, an official said on Tuesday, as the country hopes to catch up with most other Southea…