The Philippine’s GDP grew at 5.6% for the whole year of 2024, pulled down by the usual non-performer and Achilles heel of the Philippine economy, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (AFF) sector tha…
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Malaysia’s economy ends 2024 on high note amid strong investment, domestic spending
Malaysia’s economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter of 2024 amid strong domestic demand and a recovery in exports, the central bank said on Friday, as it expects investment activi…
How tourism is shaping Cambodia’s economic growth
The earnest efforts of the Royal Government along with the private sector have helped Cambodia regain a record 6.7 million international tourists last year. This has been largely achieved through dive…
Six Months After the July Uprising, Bangladesh’s Democracy Lurches Forward
Six months after Bangladesh’s repressive Awami League (AL) government was overthrown in a student-led uprising, Bangladesh’s democratic reformation is entering a critical phase. The reform commissions…
Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy: Ambitious Goals or Daydreaming?
Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal moment in its journey towards a thriving digital economy. With digital transformation on the horizon, Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Eco…
Cambodia opens to all investors wishing to invest in agricultural sector to promote sector, says Minister of Agriculture
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and leaders received a courtesy call from Professor Wendy Umberger, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for International Agricultur…
Commodity Market Report – 3 Feb 2025
Gold spot prices broke above USD2800 /oz last week and created new historical high at USD2817 /oz level. This week, we foresee the market will climb higher due to falling Dollar. Range is aimed at USD…
Weekly Rubber Report – 3 Feb 2025
Market Fundamentals: Natural rubber traded with mixed sentiment as President Donald Trump implemented his initial set of sanctions and tariffs, underscoring risks to global trade and the economy. The …
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