Malaysia will hold a meeting with the Indonesian government to discuss the republic’s intention to have its own crude palm oil (CPO) benchmark price, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantat…
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Bangladesh leans to coal power as renewables face challenges
Bangladesh is set to increase its coal-based power generation capacity to ensure supply security at a time when many other countries are focussing on cutting dependency on thermal coal power to achiev…
Towards a digital Nepal
Nepal has envisioned a future of digital governance through its Digital Nepal strategy, which constitutes three national goals: Accessible modern infrastructure along with intensive connectivity, quan…
Bangladesh’s largest solar plant goes online
Rajasthan-based Rays Power Infra has switched on a 275 MW DC solar project in Sundarganj, Bangladesh. The installation is purportedly the single largest PV plant in the South Asian country. It is also…
Asia Set For Rapid Renewable Energy Expansion In 2023
An easing of Covid-19-related restrictions and shifting supply chains have bolstered growth in Asia, even as inflation and climate change generate significant headwinds. While South-east Asian countri…
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Southeast Asia, or the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as more commonly referred to in Asia, is among the fastest-growing regions in the world. According to the Asian Develop…
Malaysia’s economy emerges from the shadow of COVID-19
Rebounding from the pandemic-induced economic shock, the Malaysian economy gathered momentum in 2022 as its growth rate surpassed expectations quarter after quarter. The first quarter of 2022 saw a gr…
China’s large energy firms pledge P760 billion in Philippines’ renewable energy push
Nine Chinese energy companies have pledged to invest $13.76 billion or around P760 billion in the Marcos administration’s push for renewable energy (RE), as the Philippines braces for a tight power su…
Explainer: Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to the European Union
Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, on Thursday said it might stop palm exports to the European Union after the bloc imposed additional import restrictions on the edible oil …
Global tech investors continue to bet on Vietnam
Vietnam’s growing capacity to make complex tech products is attracting more foreign investors who are setting up factories. Apple supplier BOE Technology Group plans to invest US$400 million to build …