Connected areas of high-quality forest running through sustainable palm oil plantations could help support increased levels of biodiversity, new research suggests There is growing pressure to reduce t…
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Report: Malaysia, Indonesia mulls taking EU to court over palm oil ban
The governments of Malaysia and Indonesia may go to the International Court of Justice over the European Union’s (EU) anti-palm oil initiatives, the Nikkei Asian Review reported. Following an official…
Digital ASEAN initiative has opportunities for Vietnam’s digital economy
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Conference was held by the World Economic Forum (WEF), earlier this week. The WEF is the international organisation for public-private cooper…
Cooperation delivers energy security for all
CNPC enhances its overseas role with a range of exploration, production and pipeline deals China National Petroleum Corp, the country’s largest oil and gas company, has been stepping up its equi…
Malaysia’s GDP grows 4.9% in 2Q, exceeding analysts’ forecast
MALAYSIA’S economy grew 4.9% for the April through June period, quashing analysts’ initial estimates while riding the global economic turmoil and trade firestorms. Higher household spending and privat…
Fitch raises Malaysia 2019 GDP growth forecast to 4.6% on solid first half
Fitch Ratings on Monday revised its 2019 growth forecast for Malaysia to 4.6%, from 4.2%, after the country reported stronger-than-expected growth in the first half. Malaysia’s central bank repo…
A Capital City in the Jungle? It’s Not a Crazy Idea
Indonesia’s president wants to spend at least $30 billion to move the capital to a forest on the island of Borneo. The proximate trigger is climate change – Jakarta is sinking into the sea. President …
Vietnam and Indonesia stand out as Belt and Road bets, reports show
Southeast Asia is becoming ever more of a hotbed for investment related to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, two separate reports issued this month show. Chinese investment and construction cont…
Việt Nam needs skilled workers for digital transformation
To transition from a natural resources-based labour intensive economy to a knowledge-based economy, VIệt Nam should acquire a high-skilled workforce that can navigate the digital transformation, exper…