FGV Biotechnologies, a subsidiary of palm oil giant FGV, recently launched a B100 biodiesel campaign at Fraser’s Hill, Pahang. If you’re wondering what’s B100, yes it’s 100% palm oil-based biodiesel, …
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Global rubber shortfall looms in 2025 on stagnant output, association says
Global natural rubber production is expected to fall short of consumption for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, as higher prices fail to encourage tapping in major producing countries such as Indone…
Cambodia struggles to harvest its agricultural potential while Vietnam reaps the benefits
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has increased significantly, with a noticeable reduction in the bilateral trade deficit over time. But the relationship remains imbalanced, with Cambodia heavily reliant …
Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Investment Growth, Warns South Korean Ambassador
Political Instability Hindering Bangladesh’s Economic Progress, Says South Korean Ambassador South Korea has raised concerns over the political instability and uncertainty in Bangladesh, which are neg…
Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion rail link to China
Vietnam’s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countrie…
IMF’s executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on Friday, strengthening the South Asian economy’s rebound from a financial crisis. In a…
Philippines, South Korea launch latest clean-energy knowledge sharing program
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it has launched a knowledge-sharing program with South Korea on clean energy. In a statement on Sunday, the DoE said its 2024/25 knowledge sharing program serves as…
Investing in Southeast Asia’s future: sustainability trends shaping 2025
Climate change poses a material threat to assets worldwide, making it a critical concern for investors. Nowhere is this risk more acute than in Southeast Asia, where losses to the region’s GDP could b…
Roots of change: Will oil palm farming put Telangana on the global map or dry it out?
The expansion of oil palm farming in Telangana presents a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers farmers a lucrative opportunity to stake a claim in the growing global edible oil market. On the ot…
Three years on, RCEP sees significant progress in promoting regional open cooperation
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the free trade area with the biggest population, the largest trade scale and the greatest potential for development. Since the RCEP came into …