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Why there’s no need to fear a bear market
Stocks tumbled sharply in January and the market has remained choppy in February. There are worries globally about earnings, inflation, interest rates and Omicron. But some market experts think invest…
How Bangladesh can avoid getting stuck in middle-income trap
The International Monetary Fund claims that the economy of Bangladesh is now one of the fastest-growing major economies (sixth) in the world and the first in South Asia, securing on an average 6.5% GD…
‘Gold rush’: ASEAN startup fundraising more than doubled in 2021
Southeast Asian startups raised a record $25.7 billion in funding last year, more than double the previous year as cash-rich global investors seek to tap the region’s potential amid digitalizati…
Investors find refuge from market turmoil in South-east Asia
GLOBAL risk assets may be tumbling after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, but the modest reaction in South-east Asian markets points to a pocket of resilience that offers opportunities to in…
China-Laos Railway injects new momentum into regional development
Recently, the railway container terminal at Wangjiaying West station, Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan province, has become super busy. Gigantic crane arms are hoisting fully loaded containers onto f…
A digital agenda for green, resilient, and inclusive development in Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
Countries worldwide are navigating their way out of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while facing the adverse effects of climate change. The world needs innovative approaches to build back better, mitigat…
Lao govt vows to improve climate for investment
The Lao government has pledged to remove barriers that hinder business operations and improve the investment climate in the country. The strengthened focus on business is part of the government’…
Outlook for Bangladesh economy
While the third wave of Cov-Sars-3 in its new incarnation as Omicron has placed the Bangladesh economy in tenterhooks threatening to derail the economic recovery, forecasts are being made by multi-lat…
The future is bright for Islamic banking in Asean
ASEAN is powering the global growth of Islamic banking, thanks to world-leading innovation and strong demand. The success of Islamic banking will help fuel the region’s economic development and enhanc…