Cambodia has experienced dramatic economic growth in recent decades, fueled by energy-intensive industries and rapid urbanization. But experts warn that without energy-efficient practices in factories…
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Opinion | Vietnam is too important for US to sanction despite Russia ties
While it has China as its main trade partner and the United States as its primary export destination, Vietnam is strengthening its economic, political and military ties with Russia. The country is car…
Targets to Transformation: Making net-zero a business operating model
India’s energy transition stands at a defining crossroads where ambition must meet delivery and climate intent must translate into operational change. What began as long-term net-zero pledges has beco…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Ties of Trade and Trust: India and Gen Z Nepal
Over the past three years, India’s three close neighbours – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal – have witnessed regime change through large-scale protests, primarily driven by youth. There are close rese…
US to weigh zero tariff rates for palm oil, auto and aerospace parts
The US has agreed to consider granting zero tariff rates on several commodity products proposed by Malaysia, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month. Malaysia’s chi…
Laos harvests development progress through the tourism–agriculture nexus
In Brief The Laos–China Railway has boosted connectivity, creating opportunities for a tourism–agriculture nexus to drive economic development in Laos. Linking local farmers to tourist demand can enha…
E-Waste Crisis Looms in Cambodia Amid Alarming Battery Disposal Rates
E-waste experts have raised grave concerns that out of the millions of mobile devices in the market, only 0.5 percent of phone batteries – amounting to thousands of metric tonnes – are rec…
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon achieves ASEAN record milestone
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 set an ASEAN record, uniting 1,741 participants to showcase AI talent, foster innovation, and shape digital future. Malaysia has etched its name into the ASEAN Records…