Sri Lanka launched a raft of tools and a national digital platform for cultivation data and data-driven decision making with the support of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO…
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Ringgit Hits Highest Since 2018 On AI, Growth Optimism In Malaysia
The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence supply chain and the nation’s growth outlook. The …
How Cambodia can harness 5G to revolutionise its economic pillars
As Cambodia’s tech adoption continues its upward trajectory, the introduction of 5G services on January 1 is expected to galvanise several key sectors. The immediate benefits of 5G are multi-pronged, …
Asia’s response to the rupture of the rules-based global order
Asia’s leaders increasingly recognise that the old rules-based global order, long underwritten by US power, is fragmenting and cannot be restored in its previous form. The region has so far resisted a…
Asia Development Bank Backs Urban Planning for Resilient and Sustainable Cities in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 700,000 grant to support feasibility studies and project preparation for more resilient and sustainable urban development in Laos, as the country fa…
How China’s Belt and Road, RCEP, and CCFTA are Transforming Cambodia’s Tourism Sector with Enhanced Infrastructure and Trade Growth
Cambodia’s tourism industry is experiencing a transformative shift, propelled by international partnerships such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partners…
MARKET VIEWS: Why investors should feel excited in 2026
Christmas brings hope. A new year rings in new beginnings. Look ahead for better times as Malaysia enters 2026 with a clearer sense of direction, firmer domestic fundamentals and improving execution v…
Focus On Sustainable Investment, AI And The Energy Transition – EdenTree
Despite the challenges, UK sustainable investment manager EdenTree said that in 2026 it is committed to investing in businesses that deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet. Sustainable in…
Economists call for the suspension of Sri Lanka’s debt after devastating Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka is expected to pay over 25% of its total revenue in debt servicing every year at a time when Ditwah, as per early estimates, caused damages worth 7 billion USD or around 7% of the country’s …
Malaysia’s Record-Breaking Digital Investment Ignites Tourism Boom, Setting New Global Standards in Travel Tech
Malaysia has recently achieved a significant milestone in its digital economy, securing RM 54.13 billion (approximately USD 13.3 billion) in approved investments for the third quarter of 2025. This su…