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Malaysia’s economy to accelerate in 2024: expert
Malaysia’s GDP will expand by 4-5% next year if macroeconomic stability is ensured, said Shan Saeed, global chief economist at Juwai IQI. According to the expert, Malaysia has a stable and stron…
How technology and artificial intelligence are bolstering the battle against wildfires
From satellites that can pinpoint the first signs of a wildfire from hundreds of miles away in space, to algorithms that predict how and where a blaze could spread, technology is now in the frontline …
Belt and Road Initiative: A Catalyst for Cambodia’s Socio-Economic Development
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a colossal infrastructure project launched by China in 2013, has become a linchpin in the flourishing relationship between China and Cambodia. Experts have noted th…
AI will transform government communications – here’s how
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how businesses engage with consumers, governments must leverage emerging tech to drive effective messaging and communications. GovInsider speaks to John M…
Coca-Cola Philippines accelerates efforts to achieve circular economy on plastic packaging, water security
Coca-Cola Philippines concludes 2023 with significant progress in its commitment to environmental sustainability and enters 2024 with an increased resolve to accelerate its efforts. This year, the com…
Opportunities and trends in 2024
More than 350 participants from the public and private sector attended the conference This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 – December…
Indonesian districts trial a shift from commodity monocrops to sustainable produce
Since its inception in 2017, the Jakarta-based Sustainable District Association, or LTKL, has brought together district governments and other stakeholders to take collective action toward greater sust…
El Niño expected to have minimal impact on palm oil production
ALTHOUGH the El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to last until April next year according to weather and climate monitoring bodies, the persistent rainfall observed in Malaysia of late begs the ques…
Global 2024 staple food supplies to be strained by dry weather, export curbs
High food prices in recent years have prompted farmers worldwide to plant more cereals and oilseeds, but consumers are set to face tighter supplies well into 2024, amid adverse El Nino weather, export…