With agricultural prices soaring, metal prices hitting the highest in years and oil well above $50 a barrel, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is calling it: Commodities appear to have begun a new supercycle …
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Measures needed to make Mekong Delta adaptive to climate change
It is essential to promote sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in the direction of effectively adapting to climate change, given the region’s strategic position in national socio-economic deve…
Malaysia, Indonesia working on strategic framework to protect palm oil industry
Malaysia will discuss with Indonesia to formulate the best strategy to protect the oil palm industry of both countries in the near future, said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk …
Australian expert highlights Southeast Asia’s trade prospects
Richard Maude, Senior Fellow at Australia’s Asia Society Policy Institute, has spoken highly of trade prospects of Southeast Asian nations against the backdrop of COVID-19. In an article, he said that…
Asean Today – Jan 2021
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Commodity Market Report – 8 Feb 2021
Gold prices dipped beneath USD1800 /oz last week but closed at USD1811 /oz on Friday. This week, it is crucial to check the Dollar trend for an inverse correlation to the yellow metal. Literally, we f…
Weekly Rubber Report – 8 Feb 2021
Market Fundamentals: Dollar Index (USDX) ascended above 91.00 level last week and put a lid across most commodity prices. However, Crude oil outperformed and supported rubber prices for a recovery. OP…
How can our new graduates stay ahead in the tough job market?
I entered the job market when I was a graduate student at Dhaka University and have switched jobs many times since then. What I found kept me going are the hard skills and knowledge I acquired in Bang…
Myanmar’s Coup Will Be ‘Painful’ For Already Struggling Economy, Analysts Warn
Myanmar’s economy could take a significant hit following this week’s military coup, analysts say, as the U.S. mulls fresh sanctions and foreign investors appear rattled — potentially putti…
Australia eyes stronger tourism ties with PH, plans direct flights to Cebu
If it meant giving a head start in the recovery of the two countries’ tourism industry, the Australian government expressed willingness to introduce another direct route to the Philippines. And this t…