Amid the deteriorating relationship between India and Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime, the Indian government on Wednesday revoked a transshipment facility given to Bangladesh. Th…
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Trump’s Impact on Japan and ASEAN
Since the second Trump administration was inaugurated, the world has watched with a mix of hope and anxiety as U.S. domestic and foreign policies have departed wildly from long-established norms. Pres…
Commodity Market Report – 14 Apr 2025
Gold spot prices made a steep fall early last week to USD2956 /oz and rebound to close at fresh new high USD3236 /oz on Friday. Market has climbed into a new unchartered territory and no one could be …
Weekly Rubber Report – 14 Apr 2025
Market Fundamentals: Natural Rubber prices plunged last week due to the abrupt announcement of U.S. tariff made by Trump administration. Commodity markets are falling in demand except Gold prices reac…
US imposes 46% tariff, prompting Vietnam to restructure economy toward sustainable development
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated during a monthly cabinet meeting on Sunday that Washington’s imposition of a 46-percent tariff on imports from Vietnam should be viewed as an opportuni…
India bolsters defence, energy ties with Sri Lanka in bid to counter China’s influence
The security of India and Sri Lanka is interconnected, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as the two nations on Saturday inked a defence cooperation agreement amid China’s persistent bids to gain a str…
Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?
Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant rene…
AirTrunk establishes recycled water supply initiative in Malaysia
AirTrunk has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW), a wholly owned water utility of the Johor State Government, to establish a recycled water supply initiative for its hyperscale data center campus…
Indonesian palm oil producers eye African, Middle Eastern markets as US tariffs take effect
Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) exports to the United States could face stagnation after US President Donald Trump imposed a 32 percent tariff on goods imported from the country, Indonesian Palm Oil A…
Trump’s tariff may diversify FDI sources in Cambodia
In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced yesterday, to what he termed as ‘Liberation Day’ for his country’s economy, what impact will it have on Cambodia? Contrary to …