The rubber industry in Malaysia has long served as a cornerstone of the nation’s industrialisation. Once a global leader in rubber production, the sector now faces heightened challenges due to evolvin…
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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…
Yokohama Rubber Reveals Results of Rubber Tree Disease Project
Yokohama Rubber announced results from the international joint research project titled “Development of Complex Technologies for Prevention and Control of Rubber Tree Leaf Fall Diseases.” The company s…
Clean energy to power 63% of Cambodia’s national grid by the end of the year
Cambodia plans to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. This initiative will facilitate travel and support businesses, especially in transport, by lowering costs and encouraging t…
Vietnam province approves $70M waste-to-energy plant to treat 600 tons of trash daily
Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam has approved a VND1.78 trillion (US$70 million) waste-to-energy plant designed to process up to 600 tons of garbage a day and reduce pressure on local landfills. Th…
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…
Indonesian Army Innovates Soldier Protection with Bulletproof Vests from Recycled Palm Oil Waste
The Indonesian Army is set to embark on a pioneering initiative that marries soldier protection with sustainability, as researchers from Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University develop bulletproof v…
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
When the interim government formed following the July 2024 uprising, macroeconomic stability was weak, with several major economic indicators performing poorly. The accumulated costs of governance fai…