India has been among the most vocal about what it calls the “too little, too distant” outcome of the COP29 meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. On December 8, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), whic…
Vietnam’s National Strategy on Blockchain
Vietnam is a world leader in blockchain adoption and growth, appearing near the top of most rankings of cryptocurrency ownership and blockchain investment. Although the country has taken a cautious ap…
How history has come full circle with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake’s visit to India
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, is visiting New Delhi for the second time in just 10 months. Yet there is a big difference this time around. Ten months ago when a …
PH’s renewable energy trading goes full blast on December 26
The platform meant to accelerate renewable energy’s (RE) share in the Philippines’ power mix will go fully online before 2024 ends, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. The DOE released a circular to …
Nepal makes farming viable again
As soon as she milks her cow, 52-year-old Punam B K is off, pedaling her bicycle furiously along the highway with a blue milk can in the front basket. By the time she arrives at the Jaya Shiva Ganesh …
Malaysia’s sustainably certified rubber can be a game-changer: Johari Abdul Ghani
The first export of Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) compliant rubber to the European Union (EU) reflects the country’s commitment to complying with international sustainability stand…
Laos welcomes over five million tourists in 2024, generating over US$1bil in revenue
Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more than US$1 billion in revenue, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has announced recently. According to …
Cambodia’s Economic Growth Hits 5.3 Per Cent in 2024 with Tourism Development
Cambodia’s economy is on track to achieve 5.3% growth in 2024, up from 5% in 2023, driven by a rebound in tourism, trade expansion, and sustained foreign direct investment, according to the World Bank…
ADB Approves $600 Million Budget Support to Bangladesh to Strengthen Economic Management and Governance
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $600 million policy-based loan (PBL) to the Government of Bangladesh, with a package of structural reforms supporting mobilization of domestic resources…
ASEAN medical tourism set to outpace global revenue growth
The ASEAN medical tourism industry is expected to outpace the global market, said CGS International. The report said that the industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 18% unti…