Malaysia has taken a major step towards realising its ambition to become a regional tech hub after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a cabinet reshuffle that includes a new “minister of digital”. …
India’s Palate Prefers Palm: November Sees a 3-Month High in Palm Oil Imports with Steep Discounts Sparking Culinary Enthusiasm
India’s palm oil imports soared by 22.8% in November, hitting a three-month peak at 869,491 metric tons, as refiners favored this tropical oil over competitors due to enticing discounts. Soyoil …
Cambodia Advances Tourism Sector with Blockchain-Based Digital Currency Payments
Cambodia is implementing new initiatives to expand payment options for tourists by cementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. This effort is part of the country’s br…
Empowering Bangladesh’s Energy Landscape: Germany’s Support For Sustainable Development Initiatives – Analysis
Germany has committed to providing a financial aid package totaling Tk2,215 crore (€191 million) to Bangladesh, earmarked for the execution of 13 projects spanning energy transition, sustainable urban…
Bangladesh: Importance of climate financing for green energy
Deliberations at COP 28, the 28th UN Climate Summit in Dubai, have focused on several strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere to slow down climate change and global wa…
Asian Development Bank approves $200 million loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka
The bank’s announcement comes as Sri Lanka is awaiting International Monetary Fund approval for the second installment of a $2.9-billion bailout package to rescue the country from bankruptcy. Th…
Bridge this deficit between India and Sri Lanka
The relationship between India and Sri Lanka in the areas of infrastructure development, energy links and trade should be much deeper than what it is now The announcement by Sri Lanka’s President Rani…
How Indian economy has silenced ‘perennial pessimists’
NRI economists with their Western tinted glasses often seem to revel in India’s economic hiccups, gleefully pointing out every stumble as if it were the end of the world. It’s almost as if they enjoy …
EU puts green trade squeeze on developing world
Brussels sprouts more red tape for farmers The two tribes of trade and climate policymakers have never connected properly. They have different vocabularies, principles, treaties and institutions. Even…
Cambodia’s Clean Energy drive attracts $65.5 million investment for 60 MW solar power plant
Investment projects in clean and renewable energy play a crucial role in the Cambodian government’s efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. This strategy addresses environmental concerns and ai…