If we’re going to accelerate the global clean energy transition, we need to get smarter about how we deploy scarce climate finance overseas. Nowhere is a smarter approach needed than in one of the las…
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MyDIGITAL: Malaysia’s catalyst to drive native policies and digital-first economy
With digital transformation being an important catalyst for Malaysia’s inclusive economic recovery, MyDIGITAL and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint announced today by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyi…
Malaysia fast-tracks 5G with $3.7B goverment-funded network
Malaysia has revived its stalled 5G program with the aim of going live by year-end. Announcing the plan on Friday, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has returned to the original scheme of a go…
Is floating agriculture a nature-based solution?
Farmers of the south-central districts of Bangladesh, namely Barishal, Gopalganj, Madaripur, and Pirojpur, have been practicing floating agriculture for decades, if not centuries. But over the last tw…
Commodity Market Report – 15 Feb 2021
Gold prices traded in the uncertain direction as the market may be conducting its final correction. This week, we reckon the market will range from USD1800 – USD1840 /oz. However, most traders are pla…
Weekly Rubber Report – 15 Feb 2021
Market Fundamentals: As Crude oil ascended towards USD60.00 /barrel, Rubber prices have benefited in firm sentiment but yet to rise aggressively. On other hand, the week-long holidays in China market …
Smart Cities In The Post COVID-19 Era
Cities are home to most of the world’s population and where problems and solutions meet. They are centres of economic growth and innovation. However, the high concentration of people and economic acti…
India steps on the gas for infrastructure projects in northeast
With an eye on China, India has been speeding up infrastructure project construction in the strategic northeastern region of the country, which include 1,819 km of roads completed over the last two ye…
Major Malaysian Bank Kenanga Acquires 19% Stake in a Crypto Exchange
One of Malaysia’s top investment banks has bought a 19% stake in a local crypto exchange via its private equity arm. The Kenanga Investment Bank announced its inception into the crypto business by inv…
Fast Fashion Brands Join Sustainable Recycling Partnership in Bangladesh
Major fashion brands, including H&M, M&S and C&A, are getting behind an initiative in Bangladesh that aims to use more recycled materials in clothing production and significantly cut pl…