Việt Nam aims to increase the ratio of electricity from renewable sources from 35 percent of total electricity output in 2015 to 38 percent in 2020 and 43 percent in 2050. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has set lo…
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Japan still leads in Southeast Asia infrastructure race, even as China ramps up belt and road investments: report
Japan is still leading the Southeast Asia infrastructure race against China, with pending projects worth almost one-and-a-half times its rival, according to the latest data from Fitch Solutions. Japan…
Philippines pushes digitalization in Asean meet
President Duterte will push for cooperation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states in a seamless transition into the fourth industrial revolution (IR) during 34th ASEAN…
Nepal, Bangladesh agree for joint investment in hydropower projects
Nepal and Bangladesh have agreed to make joint investments in hydropower projects. The decision was taken at the Energy Secretary level meeting between the two nations on Friday which included the pro…
South Korea: Domestic investors exit China to invest in Vietnam
Domestic funds are eyeing emerging economies in Southeast Asia as Korea has reached its growth peak due to low interest rates and a decline in investment returns. The trend is in stark contrast to inv…
Malaysia: ASEAN’s biggest solar employer
Looking for a job in renewable energy? Malaysia might be just the place for you. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) this week named Malaysia as the region’s biggest solar photovoltaics …
Malaysia: Socso plans to extend contribution to farmers, rubber smallholders and fishermen
The Human Resource Ministry plans to extend the personal and family protection scheme through Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions to farmers, rubber smallholders and fishermen. Its depu…
Rubber: Hydroponic dandelions hold the key for a critical resource
In today’s world, natural rubber is a critical component of developed economies — it remains impossible to drive a car, fly a plane or fight a war without it. However, because it is ubiquitous in our …
Malaysia: MDEC piloting work visa project for tech freelancers
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is piloting a work visa programme for tech freelancers to work in Malaysia short term, to fulfil a demand for blockchain capable talents. MDEC growth ec…
Commodity Market Report – 15 Jun 2019
Gold prices have been trading sideways last week in mixed sentiment. Traders are speculating in market as rising expectation of FED fund rate cut in September. However, we are still adopting a neutral…