Anyone who’s dropped their phone in the bath should know to submerge it in rice. For Cambodia’s economy, the fix works in reverse: their agricultural potential can be unlocked, and problems can be fix…
Agriculture
How an engineer brought degraded wetlands back to life in drought-hit Bangladesh
The moment A.K.M. Fazlul Haque learnt that the government had declared two wetlands —Bharardaho Beel and Patuakamri Beel — located in Bangladesh’s northern district of Rangpur as the Special Biodivers…
ASEAN Think Tanks emphasize resilient food systems for a climate-smart future
The 2026 ASEAN Think Tanks Summit (ATTS) Workshop, organized by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs was recently held in Singapore, bringing together regional experts and stakeholders to …
China can drive Asia’s transition to green agriculture
Palm oil is almost everywhere – from the snacks we eat to the shampoo we use – and increasingly as biofuel. Indonesia and Malaysia dominate global production but decades of oil palm expansion have, in…
Transitioning towards green and responsible agriculture
Amid the shift towards green and responsible agriculture, the establishment of a unified management system for biological plant protection products is becoming increasingly important in the ASEAN regi…
Laos promotes sustainable coffee, tea farming to boost income
Laos is advancing the quality development of its coffee and tea sector by promoting climate-resilient, community-based agroecological systems to strengthen export capacity, generate national revenue, …
Vietnam: Agriculture to be modernized
Long known for its rich agricultural heritage, Vietnam is now navigating a global marketplace that requires far more than mere volume. As global consumers demand higher standards of safety and sustain…
Revitalising Malaysia’s Rubber Industry
The rubber industry in Malaysia has long served as a cornerstone of the nation’s industrialisation. Once a global leader in rubber production, the sector now faces heightened challenges due to evolvin…
Yokohama Rubber Reveals Results of Rubber Tree Disease Project
Yokohama Rubber announced results from the international joint research project titled “Development of Complex Technologies for Prevention and Control of Rubber Tree Leaf Fall Diseases.” The company s…
Cambodia launches $240M project to boost climate-resilient agriculture in 4 provinces
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) yesterday officially launched a $240 million project to strengthen climate resilience, modernise irrigation systems and improve rural livelihoo…