Business operators from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are now using the Laos-China Railway to import and export goods to and from China and beyond. Vice President of the Lao National Chamber…
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Philippines to Reopen to International Tourism in February
The Philippines will once again welcome vaccinated international travelers next month after the coronavirus pandemic decimated the country’s tourism industry. According to Reuters.com, government offi…
‘Gold rush’: ASEAN startup fundraising more than doubled in 2021
Southeast Asian startups raised a record $25.7 billion in funding last year, more than double the previous year as cash-rich global investors seek to tap the region’s potential amid digitalizati…
Investors find refuge from market turmoil in South-east Asia
GLOBAL risk assets may be tumbling after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, but the modest reaction in South-east Asian markets points to a pocket of resilience that offers opportunities to in…
Malaysia to ink deal with Saudi group to enhance oil palm export
Malaysia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Savola Group on three areas of cooperation to further enhance Malaysia’s palm oil exports in the region, the Ministry of Plan…
Malaysian island spearheads green palm oil revolution
Malaysia’s Sabah state, on Borneo island, is looking to revolutionize its palm oil industry with a decade-long initiative that will ensure all growers adopt ethical standards and are certified a…
China-Laos Railway injects new momentum into regional development
Recently, the railway container terminal at Wangjiaying West station, Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan province, has become super busy. Gigantic crane arms are hoisting fully loaded containers onto f…
Why Should Investors Consider Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Sector?
Members of the Vietnamese government, led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, pledged carbon neutrality by 2050 at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in 2021. To achieve this goal, Vietn…
A digital agenda for green, resilient, and inclusive development in Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
Countries worldwide are navigating their way out of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, while facing the adverse effects of climate change. The world needs innovative approaches to build back better, mitigat…
Lao govt vows to improve climate for investment
The Lao government has pledged to remove barriers that hinder business operations and improve the investment climate in the country. The strengthened focus on business is part of the government’…