Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for deeper business cooperation and more Malaysian investments in Laos, saying the country offers strategic advantages and strong potential in key economic…
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Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Cambodia has emerged as a leading low-cost manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with the garment sector serving as the cornerstone of its export-oriented industrialization. For more than two decades, …
Transforming Sri Lanka: Paving the path from traditional to digital economy
The Old Boys’ Association (OBA) of Maris Stella College, Negombo, proudly announces the upcoming edition of its flagship annual College Day oration and panel discussion, Maris Panorama 2025, scheduled…
China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says
China has dramatically curtailed its lending in recent years. Now, it’s emerging as the largest debt collector for many of the world’s poorest nations — a shift that threatens to undermine…
From browsing to booming: 5 insights into SEA’s ecommerce sector
Picture this: You’re at your laptop, browsing flights for your next holiday and comparing airline prices. While deciding between Bali and Bangkok, you place your weekly grocery order through an e-groc…
Indonesia’s Logistic Industry as a Hot Spot for Foreign Investment
Indonesia, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is becoming a prime destination for foreign investment in its logistics sector. This strategic shift comes as the country seeks to bridge its expansive …
Data centres are reshaping the Asean Power Grid’s forecasts, say global financiers
Multilateral development banks can help derisk the costs of decarbonisation and interconnections, with tech companies like Google playing a key role as large offtakers of clean energy. But the Asean C…
Have Bangladesh-India Ties Reached a Point of No Return?
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus at the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in April — their first official meeting since Sheikh Hasina’s government …
AI-powered trade, innovation deepen China-ASEAN ties
Vietnamese truckers, armed with AI-enabled gadgets that provide real-time navigation and safety tips, deftly maneuvered their way into China through Friendship Pass in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region…