China returned to growth in the second quarter after the coronavirus pandemic handed the world’s second largest economy its first contraction in decades, according to an AFP poll of analysts. Th…
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India is a more cost-effective option for Kathmandu than China. Here’s why.
India has a major role to play India accounts for 64% of Nepal’s total volume of trade, according to data sourced from Economic Survey of 2018-19. Non-tariff Trade: Informal trade happens in the Terai…
Building creative economic opportunities for Sri Lanka
There is no single definition for the creative economy. It is a concept evolving based on the interaction between human creativity, ideas, intellectual property, knowledge and technology. Essentially …
Green economic recovery from corona pandemic
The ongoing economic recession due to coronavirus pandemic has created opportunities for countries to replace the standard growth path with the green growth. There is a renewed effort in many develope…
Farm tourism first to take off post-pandemic
AS PEOPLE become more conscious about their health and wellness under this pandemic-induced environment, the Department of Tourism (DOT) sees farm tourism as the first tourism niche-product to take of…
Bangladesh garment makers turn virus gloom into boom
Facing ruin as orders from Western brands collapsed in the coronavirus pandemic, many Bangladeshi garment factories have been given a lifeline with orders to make protective masks, gloves and gowns fo…
Asean leaders vow to put economy back on track
Getting the sputtering Southeast Asian economy back on a growth path was the main focus of the meeting of Asean leaders in Hanoi on Friday, which discussed the social and economic impact caused by the…
Malaysia’s economy to bounce back to 6.9 per cent next year, World Bank said.
Malaysia’s economy is expected to bounce back sharply next year with a 6.9 per cent expansion, the World Bank said. But before that, the economy will likely have to deal with a painful 3.1 per c…
Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation Signs $3.2M Partnership With Dynasty Esports
The Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation has revealed a partnership with Dynasty Esports The deal is valued at RM140 million ($3.2M USD) over five years, according to the announcement, and it include…
Minister Airlangga: New Normal Boosts Indonesia’s Economy
Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hartarto said Indonesia’s economic performance has begun to show positive signs and strengthened in mid-June 2020 in line with the enforcemen…