A Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment forum took place in Phnom Penh on December 25, aiming to strengthen cross-border e-commerce and digital economy cooperation between the two countries’ bus…
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Climate change sees Nepalese farmers return to indigenous crops
On a cold winter morning in late November, Maya Adhikari started her day by spreading freshly harvested finger millet grain, locally known as Kalo Ghunde, on a bamboo mat in the front yard of her mode…
Malaysia’s digital economy continues strong growth, driven by e-commerce and ICT
The Malaysia Digital Economy 2024 report, released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today, underscores the continued growth and importance of the digital economy, driven by e-commerce a…
Cambodia launches digital platform for informal economy
The Cambodian government officially launched a digital platform for the informal economy on Monday. Speaking at the launch event in Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Manet said the portal marked an impor…
India’s Pathways to a Just Energy Transition
India has been among the most vocal about what it calls the “too little, too distant” outcome of the COP29 meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. On December 8, at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), whic…
Vietnam’s National Strategy on Blockchain
Vietnam is a world leader in blockchain adoption and growth, appearing near the top of most rankings of cryptocurrency ownership and blockchain investment. Although the country has taken a cautious ap…
How history has come full circle with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake’s visit to India
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, is visiting New Delhi for the second time in just 10 months. Yet there is a big difference this time around. Ten months ago when a …
PH’s renewable energy trading goes full blast on December 26
The platform meant to accelerate renewable energy’s (RE) share in the Philippines’ power mix will go fully online before 2024 ends, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. The DOE released a circular to …
Nepal makes farming viable again
As soon as she milks her cow, 52-year-old Punam B K is off, pedaling her bicycle furiously along the highway with a blue milk can in the front basket. By the time she arrives at the Jaya Shiva Ganesh …
Malaysia’s sustainably certified rubber can be a game-changer: Johari Abdul Ghani
The first export of Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) compliant rubber to the European Union (EU) reflects the country’s commitment to complying with international sustainability stand…