India and China appear to be locked in an escalating energy rivalry in Sri Lanka. India plans a new energy hub at Trincomalee with the UAE, including an oil pipeline. This initiative aims to secure fu…
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The Balen government must build Nepal’s IT Highway
As Nepal enters a new phase of governance under the leadership of Balen Shah, the country stands at a critical juncture. Economic transformation can no longer rely solely on traditional sectors. The n…
Energy shocks in Asia: diverging buffers, diverging growth
Asia’s oil shock exposure is uneven. Developed Asia, supported by stronger buffers and policy space, will see growth ease marginally to 2.1% in 2026. Yet developing economies face a larger drag, with …
Malaysia’s economy remains robust, well supported by E&E sector, domestic demand
Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain robust, well supported by the continued strength in the electrical and electronics sector and robust domestic demand amid global headwinds. Following the Depar…
Cambodia Unveils Visionary $36 Billion Logistics Master Plan to Secure Global Competitiveness
In a major step toward transforming the kingdom into a regional trade hub, the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially launched an ambitious master plan to overhaul its intermodal transport and lo…
Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf
The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Ira…
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Malaysia plans to expand its palm-based B20 biodiesel programme nationwide in phases, taking into account the price sensitivity of palm oil relative to petroleum prices, the Plantation and Commoditie…
Middle East tensions: ASEAN, World Bank warn of global economic fallout
Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 10 expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potentially serio…
In the Wake of the Iran War, Emerging Economies are Creating Demand for New Investment Opportunities Underpinned by Tech Innovation
It’s not breaking news that stocks, bonds and commodities have all been gripped by volatility this past month, with assets seeing wild swings as the U.S.-Iran war has dragged on. The conflict has impa…
The Iran War and the Energy Lesson We Failed to Learn
How many energy crises will it take before we stop betting our economies on a fragile oil market? The U.S. and Israeli war with Iran quickly morphed from a regional conflict into a global energy shock…