The South Asia Program informs policy debates relating to the region’s security, economy, and political development. From strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific to India’s internal dynamics and U.S…
Changing threads: Bangladesh’s setback fuels India’s RMG surge
Bangladesh’s mounting economic struggles Bangladesh’s economic difficulties, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have reached a critical point. The pandemic’s disruption to global supply chains hit …
Middle East growth spurs new opportunities for Asean collaboration: Standard Chartered
The UAE and Singapore are vital gateways for business between the two regions, says the bank’s Singapore CEO Patrick Lee Standard Chartered’s Singapore and Asean chief executive officer Patrick Lee sa…
Malaysian banking sector can drive Asean financial integration: ABM executive director
The domestic banking sector is uniquely positioned to drive deeper cross-border financial integration across the region when Malaysia assumes the Asean chairmanship next year. The Association of Banks…
What is behind Vietnam’s economic success story?
The World Bank has forecast that Vietnam will show the strongest growth of the emerging economies in Southeast Asia. According to a new forecast from the World Bank, economic growth in Vietnam is expe…
China+1 isn’t coming to India. Let’s go India+2
In a study done by Nomura Capital three years ago, at the height of the US-China relationship meltdown, 56 US companies relocated their manufacturing base from China to Vietnam. Surprisingly, only thr…
World Bank looks to fresh beginning in Sri Lanka
The World Bank last week confirmed that there is no new financial support pending for Sri Lanka, but discussions with the new Government have commenced to outline future plans for collaboration. World…
Saudi Arabia, Philippines ink first energy cooperation agreement
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The ripple effects of EU deforestation laws in Southeast Asia
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is at the forefront of a regulatory storm. The country’s palm oil industry faces significant disruptions due to the European Union’s adoption la…
Palm Oil Production to Drop by 200,000 Tones: Will Malaysia Surpass Indonesia as the Top Producer?
Palm oil, the world’s most widely consumed vegetable oil, is facing a complex web of challenges and changes. This article explores the current state of the industry, its major players, and the factors…