APAC in Brief The eleven-nation ASEAN bloc has decided to create a regional network of submarine cables, and to push for interoperability of member governments’ digital infrastructure. News of t…
ASEAN publishes guide on AI governance
The publication of a guide for artificial intelligence governance by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is in line with the group’s goal to establish policies and guidance that can promo…
India and US plan development projects in the Philippines
India and the US are in talks to launch joint development initiatives in the Philippines, with plans to finalize targeted sectors later this year, according to persons aware of the matter. India and A…
Bangladeshi farmers eye moringa as a climate and economic solution
In Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly tapping into a growing global market for moringa, a tree prized for its nutritional value and potential as a climate solution. The fast-growing, drought-resista…
Marcos to tackle food security, int’l issues in Vietnam state visit
Food security, agricultural cooperation, trade, and important regional and international issues will be the top agenda of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his state visit to Vietnam on January 29…
A Mekong island too tiny for industrial farming now points to Vietnam’s future
Off the coast of Vietnam’s Tra Vinh province lies Con Chim, a tiny stretch of land where the wind sweeps in off the water, weaving through mangroves and rustling across fields of rice. This land, all …
Food tourism, largely untapped in the Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently tasked the Department of Tourism with exploring sports initiatives as a new avenue for attracting tourists, alongside emphasizing the rich diversity of the …
Malaysia navigates diplomatic, economic, political challenges in 2024
THIS year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to prioritise the rejuvenation of the nation’s economy. Anwar had reaffirmed his commitment to attracting both domestic and foreign inves…
Ayodhya: 3 lakh visitors expected daily; temple town being redeveloped after studying global examples
Ayodhya is set to become a global tourism hub, expecting over three lakh daily visitors in the next few years, reveals Dikshu Kukreja, the master planner of the project. Drawing inspiration from Vatic…
Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?
On December 11, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. During the two-day visit, the two sides engaged …