As the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) enforcement deadline draws near (Dec. 30, 2024), Indonesian companies exporting listed commodities such as palm oil, coffee, cattle, cocoa, rubber…
From trash to treasure: Microenterprises lead the way for recycling in Bangladesh
In the last five decades, the world has seen a sharp increase in plastic use. Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste enter the ocean. Along with the rapid economic growth and urbanization i…
Why India’s Global South ambitions must turn to Southeast Asia
India was ranked ninth out of the most relevant dialogue partners for ASEAN in the latest edition of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute State of Southeast Asia survey report, released this month. This re…
Sustainable food systems should be established through new agricultural standards
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research has found that EU agricultural trade policies should be renegotiated globally to establish sustainable food systems. The cultivation of soya, palm oil, coff…
BJP manifesto promises various supports to farmers; India to be made a “Global Nutrition Hub”
BJP in its Lok Sabha election manifesto, promised to support farmers to make India a Global Nutrition Hub. Sree Anna programme will be promoted to help over 2 crore small and marginal farmers who can …
Elastic’s Ravi Rajendran on how AI and search are reshaping the data landscape for businesses
In today’s data-driven world, businesses are drowning in information. They collect vast troves of data from customer interactions, social media, sensor networks, and more. This data holds immens…
Renewable energy to help Vietnam tackle air pollution
Vietnam has huge potential in developing renewable energy as the country works to deal with air pollution through green transition, experts say. Already, since making its global commitments to green e…
Graphjet Technology to build new facility in Nevada
The Malaysia-based company converts palm kernel material into battery-grade artificial graphite. Graphjet Technology, a developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly fro…
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam Want Asian ‘Schengen Zone’
Thailand is apparently contemplating suggesting the establishment of a Schengen-like area in Southeast Asia with the aim of enticing a greater number of affluent tourists to the region. Unlike the Eur…
Cambodia’s Economic Growth to Accelerate in 2024, Fueled by Manufacturing and Tourism
Cambodia’s economy is forecast to grow at 5.8% in 2024 and 6.0% in 2025, fueled by a further rebound in tourism and strong manufacturing prospects, according to the latest edition of the Asian Develop…