The Union Ministry of External Affairs – S Jaishankar today asserted that ‘Act East’ and ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies will have an massive reinforcing impact on the nation, beyond the confines of So…
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Vietnam company to invest $840 mln in country’s first green hydrogen plant
Construction is due to start on Vietnam’s first green hydrogen plant next month, the government said on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to boost the use of cleaner energy while r…
Bangladesh, South Korea enhance nuclear energy cooperation
A signing ceremony was held today at the BAEC headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was attended by KAERI Director Won-seok Park, BAEC Chairman Mohammad Azizul Haque and Ambassador of the Republic of …
The impact of Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports reverberated across the globe
Amid an ongoing global food price crisis, vegetable oils are registering record-breaking highs. According to data compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the price for…
Australia Has a New Government. What Should Quad Leaders Expect?
After nine long years in the political wilderness, the Australian Labor Party won office in Australia’s May 21 national election. What should Quad leaders expect from new Prime Minister Anthony Albane…
Moving Away from Oil: How Can Brunei Diversify its Economy?
Hydrocarbon revenues almost entirely support Brunei’s economy. In fact, the petroleum sector accounts for over half of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The Sultanate, which is home to some …
Commodity Market Report – 23 May 2022
Gold prices dipped beneath USD1800 /oz and bounced last week. Technically, we have identified firm support at USD1820 /oz for the coming week. The market range is expected to contain from USD1820 – US…
Weekly Rubber Report – 23 May 2022
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices stabilized last week due to global supply shortages. Monsoon season in South-East Asia countries has disrupted the production of many raw material. Meanwhile, the un…
World Economic Forum provides avenues for Malaysia to work with global community
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2022, which takes place in Davos, Switzerland from May 22 to 26, is the best platform for Malaysia to convey the voice of the country’s leadership a…
US companies show confidence in Malaysia as investment destination of choice
COMPANIES in the US are confident that Malaysia is still an investment destination of choice, Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said. “They see Malaysia’…