The Philippine Department of Agriculture is shifting to a data-driven, integrated food systems approach for the second half of 2026, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. calling for …
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Malaysia’s Palm Oil Council eyes Nigeria expansion as demand grows
Malaysia’s Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is eyeing expansion in Nigeria, a key market for the country’s palm oil exports, as demand for the commodity continues to grow. Belvinder Sron, chief executive offic…
Massive contribution from palm oil industry player for environmental conservation
More than 200,000 independent oil palm smallholders across Malaysia are playing a dual role as producers of one of the country’s most strategic commodities while actively contributing to environmental…
A stock trader’s guide to navigating a rare ‘Super El Niño
As concerns over the Iran war recede, stock investors are confronting another threat: climate risk, which is prompting a reassessment of bets across sectors from agriculture to insurance. A high proba…
ADB Supports Cambodia’s Renewable Energy Transition with Major Battery Storage Project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $63.44 million financing package to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into Cambodia’s power system, strengthen grid stability and energy se…
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it is working with its ASEAN partners to review and upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), while negotiations are …
What Does the Future Hold for Supply Chain Sustainability?
Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, sustainability has become a main focus within global supply chains. Sustainability can be positioned as a key indicator of profitability, as well as building r…
South Asia’s heatwave and ongoing energy crisis
Across India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, temperatures have crossed 45°C in several regions. Scientists now estimate that climate change has made such extreme heat events in South Asia at least three tim…
Malaysia among AI-exposed economies to outperform, says S&P
Malaysia is among economies in Asia likely to see better-than-expected expansion from strong growth of technology shipments this year, S&P Global Ratings said. Surging demand related to artificia…
Data centre boom powers Malaysia into global top 10 investment destination
For Malaysia, this massive capital positioning represents a significant transition from traditional manufacturing FDI toward high-value, technology-intensive assets that directly support national digi…