Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Ministe…
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Vietnam adds nuclear to $136 billion plan to boost power capacity
Coal-reliant Vietnam aims to significantly ramp up its power generation capacity by 2030, focussing on renewable energy and adding nuclear power to the mix, according to the country’s newly amen…
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…
India, UAE to develop Sri Lanka energy hub as Delhi competes with China for influence
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, India’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, as New Delhi’s competition with China grows in the Indian Ocean …
Nepal Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Haven
In a stunning yet futuristic decision which may catapult Nepal into big league of economic superpowers, the Government has decided to allow Bitcoin mining on a commercial scale. The radical decision w…
Commodity Market Report – 21 Apr 2025
Gold spot prices hit another fresh new high at USD3358 /oz on last Friday. Technically, the yellow metal has been defying gravity and soared higher last week despite we called for a potential correcti…
Indonesia pushes waste-to-energy tech for better management
The Indonesian government is enhancing waste management infrastructure with the help of modern waste-to-energy technology, according to a minister. “We must cooperate to address the waste proble…
Weekly Rubber Report – 21 Apr 2025
Market Fundamentals: Last week, most commodity steadied in falling trend amid the 90-days pause in U.S. tariff. Rubber prices have regained some recovery and might continue the small rise this week. D…
Malaysia welcomes US tariff cut on palm oil, eyes RM21b in exports but warns against overreliance on single market
Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk…
Malaysia leads regional strategy to mitigate impact of US tariffs
Malaysia is pushing for a regional response to looming US tariffs, with Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz set to meet key officials in Washington next week. As Asea…