Half a century after the end of the Vietnam War — commemorated on April 30 — the Asian nation once again finds itself at the heart of a global power struggle. Now transformed into one of the world’s m…
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Renewable energy to shield Philippines from global trade shocks
A stronger renewable energy (RE) push could provide the Philippines with a critical buffer against global trade shocks sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to experts. Ge…
We’ll protect commodities in tariff talks, says Johari
Officials will make efforts to protect the country’s commodities exports to the US, amounting to about RM20-RM21 billion, when tariff negotiations are held with the US, a federal minister said. Johari…
The Potential of Used Cooking Oil for a the Future of Clean Energy
South Tangerang-BRIN Public Relations, Used cooking oil is a high-value waste if managed properly. As a raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), used cooking oil can contribute to the transit…
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape the Philippine Economy and Key Export Sectors
The imposition of U.S. tariffs in 2025 has sparked renewed concern among Southeast Asian economies, and the Philippines is no exception. Facing a 17 percent tariff under Washington’s new reciprocal ta…
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their supply chains amid uncertainty caused by tariffs, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister G…
Indonesia bets on ‘reuse’ to curb plastic waste, build a circular economy
With the Islamic month of Ramadan now over, a familiar sight has returned to the streets of daytime Jakarta: street vendors serving up chicken porridge, and everyone from office workers to delivery dr…
The New Great Game in Southeast Asia
While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Ma…
German firms eye Bangladesh amid US-China tariff war
Amid global tariff tensions, a high-level German delegation recently visited Bangladesh to explore closer trade ties. A German high-level business delegation visited Bangladesh this month to explore t…