Cambodia’s Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, received a courtesy call from a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Jyotsana Varma, Country Director of the ADB i…
Singapore’s $400 Million Investment Bolsters Cambodia’s Economic Development
Singapore stands as a pivotal trade and investment ally for Cambodia, with investments channeling approximately $400 million into the Cambodian economy over the past five years. Chea Vuthy, Secretary …
Bangladesh crisis: Bringing economy back on track top priority, says interim finance advisor Salehuddin Ahmed
“The immediate task of Bangladesh’s interim government is to bring the economy back on track so that it does not come to a standstill,” Finance and Planning advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has said. Former B…
Vietnam’s consistent viewpoint on market economy
The socialist-oriented market economy is Vietnam’s overarching economic model during its transition to socialism. This model represents a modern market economy that is internationally integrated…
Thai firm to invest US$1.5B for mega farm in PH
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked Thailand conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) for its plan to invest some USD1.5 billion (around PHP87.5 billion) to help boost the Philippines̵…
Nepal’s PM Oli calls for new railway lines, waterway transport to improve connectivity
Nepal Prime Minister K P Oli is calling for the development of the country’s waterways and expansion of railway services to improve connectivity with India. He wants to start steamer services from Han…
Chinese emigration to Malaysia doubles on student and investment surge
The number of Chinese citizens living in Malaysia has almost doubled over the past three years, driven by a jump in students and new investors, according to government officials, academics, schools, a…
Bangladesh: Yunus has work cut out to boost economy, jobs
High youth joblessness and soaring prices, among other problems, fueled the mass student-led demonstrations that ousted Sheikh Hasina’s government. Bangladesh was thrust into the global spotligh…
Investment in Vietnam’s carbon market: the opportunities and the challenges
Vietnam’s carbon market can benefit from this growing demand, providing lucrative investment opportunities in carbon credit projects. Companies in developed countries might seek carbon credits from Vi…