Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, sustainability has become a main focus within global supply chains. Sustainability can be positioned as a key indicator of profitability, as well as building r…
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South Asia’s heatwave and ongoing energy crisis
Across India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, temperatures have crossed 45°C in several regions. Scientists now estimate that climate change has made such extreme heat events in South Asia at least three tim…
Malaysia among AI-exposed economies to outperform, says S&P
Malaysia is among economies in Asia likely to see better-than-expected expansion from strong growth of technology shipments this year, S&P Global Ratings said. Surging demand related to artificia…
Data centre boom powers Malaysia into global top 10 investment destination
For Malaysia, this massive capital positioning represents a significant transition from traditional manufacturing FDI toward high-value, technology-intensive assets that directly support national digi…
BANGLADESH: World Bank Provides $1.1 Billion Emergency Support to Safeguard Food Security, Livelihoods
The World Bank approved $1.1 billion for two projects to help Bangladesh mitigate the price and supply volatility in the global fertilizer and fuel markets, sustain food security, and enable rapid res…
Asean needs to move towards a more integrated STI ecosystem, says Chang
Malaysia emphasised the importance of Asean moving towards a more integrated and mission-oriented science, technology and innovation (STI) ecosystem to address regional challenges such as the energy t…
ASEAN-Russia summit signals multipolar shift
The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, held June 17-18, 2026, in Kazan, Russia, marked 35 years of dialogue relations and 30 years of formal partnership between the two sides. More importantly, it unf…
Vietnam is not China in the making
In August 2024, To Lam became General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to serve out the term of incumbent Nguyen Phu Trong, who passed away. In January 2026, the Central Committee unanimous…
Nepal’s new Gen-Z inspired government places bets on China, India
Nepal’s new government must tap China’s technological know-how and convince investors that the Himalayan country is open for business and will deliver on the campaign promises that swept…
US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third, left) cuts the ribbon to officiate the opening ceremony of MKS Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Batu Kawan on June 20, 2026. — Bernama pic Prime Minister…