Food systems in Vietnam have seen massive change in recent history. The country has witnessed significant agricultural growth over the last 30 years, which has undoubtedly alleviated the nation’s soci…
Agriculture
ADB to Support Agrifood Systems Transformation in Lao PDR
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutriti…
Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces
Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and partners to moderniz…
Anjan Shakya calls for bold reforms to transform Nepal’s agriculture
National Assembly member Dr. Anjan Shakya has urged the government to establish an Agriculture Center of Excellence to ensure holistic development of Nepal’s agricultural sector. Speaking during discu…
Commodity Market Report – 26 May 2025
Gold spot prices closed higher at USD3357 /oz with USD155 /oz ascension on weekly comparison. This week, we expect the market to stay firm and climb up to USD3420 oz as our immediate target. In case t…
Weekly Rubber Report – 26 May 2025
Market Fundamentals: NR prices declined last week as seasonal harvest outweighed demand. However, emerging monsoon conditions threaten to disrupt supply through potential flooding in key producing reg…
Commodity Market Report – 21 Apr 2025
Gold spot prices hit another fresh new high at USD3358 /oz on last Friday. Technically, the yellow metal has been defying gravity and soared higher last week despite we called for a potential correcti…
Weekly Rubber Report – 21 Apr 2025
Market Fundamentals: Last week, most commodity steadied in falling trend amid the 90-days pause in U.S. tariff. Rubber prices have regained some recovery and might continue the small rise this week. D…
Commodity Market Report – 14 Apr 2025
Gold spot prices made a steep fall early last week to USD2956 /oz and rebound to close at fresh new high USD3236 /oz on Friday. Market has climbed into a new unchartered territory and no one could be …
Weekly Rubber Report – 14 Apr 2025
Market Fundamentals: Natural Rubber prices plunged last week due to the abrupt announcement of U.S. tariff made by Trump administration. Commodity markets are falling in demand except Gold prices reac…