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…
India, South Asia and ASEAN should think big—must integrate for global good, says ADB economist
As the global economy shrinks and countries chase the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) for bailouts, India stands strong as a rock for the South Asian region. The country has …
Vietnamese Tesla Challenger VinFast Begins Domestic Deliveries Of SUV; US Sales Will Reportedly Start In December
Vietnam-based car manufacturer VinFast, which has pivoted to electric vehicles, began deliveries of its first batch of electric SUVs to domestic customers. What Happened: The first batch of 100 EVs we…
Zuraida promises to counter West’s palm oil ‘smear campaign’
The 7th International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference 2022 (IPOSC 2022) to be held on Sept 13 will be an important platform for Malaysia to counter smear campaigns by Western vested groups against …
Indonesia raises its biodiesel allocation
Indonesia has increased its biodiesel allocation to 11.03 million kilolitres amid expectations of rising demand in the fourth quarter, Reuters reported. The allocation of biodiesel, which is made from…
Sustainable garment hub in Vietnam designed to reduce the carbon footprint of making a T-shirt
The 11-year-old firm, whose imaginative and prescient is constructed on “humanity and sustainability”, made its mark growing residential property in southern Vietnam. Aurora – the Latin phrase for day…
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China-Laos Railway hits milestone after 9 months of services, expected to further expand
The China-Laos Railway has reached another milestone, as it transported more than 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) worth in international freight in the nine months since it went into operation in Dece…
Malaysia attracts $27.5 bn investment in first half of 2022: Authorities
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has said that Malaysia has attracted 123.3 billion ringgit ($27.5 billion) in approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sect…