Policy choices will determine whether tokenized finance strengthens or fragments the financial system Tokenization is often described as a technological upgrade enabling faster settlement, cheaper pay…
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World Bank Backs Sri Lanka’s Reform Agenda with US$150 Million to Drive Growth and Resilience
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. …
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it is working with its ASEAN partners to review and upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), while negotiations are …
What Does the Future Hold for Supply Chain Sustainability?
Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, sustainability has become a main focus within global supply chains. Sustainability can be positioned as a key indicator of profitability, as well as building r…
Malaysia among AI-exposed economies to outperform, says S&P
Malaysia is among economies in Asia likely to see better-than-expected expansion from strong growth of technology shipments this year, S&P Global Ratings said. Surging demand related to artificia…
Data centre boom powers Malaysia into global top 10 investment destination
For Malaysia, this massive capital positioning represents a significant transition from traditional manufacturing FDI toward high-value, technology-intensive assets that directly support national digi…
BANGLADESH: World Bank Provides $1.1 Billion Emergency Support to Safeguard Food Security, Livelihoods
The World Bank approved $1.1 billion for two projects to help Bangladesh mitigate the price and supply volatility in the global fertilizer and fuel markets, sustain food security, and enable rapid res…
ASEAN-Russia summit signals multipolar shift
The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, held June 17-18, 2026, in Kazan, Russia, marked 35 years of dialogue relations and 30 years of formal partnership between the two sides. More importantly, it unf…
Vietnam is not China in the making
In August 2024, To Lam became General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to serve out the term of incumbent Nguyen Phu Trong, who passed away. In January 2026, the Central Committee unanimous…
Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India
Nepal’s new government must tap China’s technological know-how and convince investors that the Himalayan country is open for business and will deliver on the campaign promises that swept…