What’s going on here? Malaysian palm oil futures have surged, with February’s benchmark contract climbing due to forecasts of shrinking November stock levels and weather-related disruptions. What does…
Opinion: Is Cambodia Poised to Become Southeast Asia’s Next Financial Hub?
As international capital continues flowing into Southeast Asia, ASEAN is increasingly seen as the next global economic growth center. In recent years, Cambodia’s economic growth has strengthened its r…
How India Is Gaining Big Amid Bangladesh’s Textile Trouble
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What ASEAN businesses can expect after Trump’s election win
As Donald Trump prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States, the ASEAN businesses are bracing for potential shifts on trade and tariffs, even if experts suggest the changes may …
Why Vietnam risks ending up a big loser from Donald Trump’s tariffs
Vietnam was one of the biggest beneficiaries of Donald Trump’s trade war with China during his first term in office. But Hanoi could become a victim of its own good fortune, business groups and analys…
Sri Lanka govt ratifies debt restructuring agreement for $ 14.2 bn
Sri Lanka’s new government on Tuesday announced that it has ratified the agreement for debt restructuring sealed in the previous regime for USD 14.2 billion compulsory to maintain debt sustainab…
ADB Expands Support for Philippines’ Climate Action with $500 Million Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to further help strengthen the Philippines’ efforts to tackle climate change. The Philippines’ Climate Change Action Prog…
Malaysia laying the groundwork for emerging tech – GovInsider Live Malaysia 2024
“I cannot offer every single Malaysian the chance to travel to different parts of the world. “But I can bring the world to you if I’m able to connect you to a smart device you have in your hand no mat…
Indonesia to Introduce B40 Biodiesel on January 1, 2025
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the use of biodiesel with 40 percent palm oil-based vegetable fuel or B40 will be implemented starting on January 1, 2025. Thi…
Understanding the opportunities and challenges in Cambodia’s LNG ambitions
Over the past two decades, rapid economic growth and electrification have driven substantial changes in Cambodia’s electricity system. Although the country has historically relied on oil, hydropower, …