THE time is ripe for Malaysian palm oil producers to seize the untapped the potential found in the biomass industry, which is set to be a game-changer for the country in the coming years. The country&…
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UAE-Cambodia CEPA goes into effect: Here’s how free trade pacts lift growth
Cambodia is now the fifth country that will trade with the UAE under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the deal went into effect starting February. The CEPA is designed to boo…
Ensuring food safety in Bangladesh
Following Bangladesh’s independence, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman shared his vision for food and nutrition security for the people of Bangladesh. “We must work hard with our farmers to revolution…
Bangladesh-India river trade route in Rajshahi opens Monday
Rajshahi-Murshidabad river route is going to open on Monday aiming at strengthening trade and commerce between Bangladesh and India, the two neighbouring countries. Sultanganj river port under Godagar…
Filipino farm owners experience the ‘future’ of agriculture in Vietnam
Fully automated greenhouses with very minimal human intervention, farming with insects as a tool, and controlling a farm by means of smartphones. These are just some of the futuristic ways of farming …
Indonesia calls for tourism sustainability, inclusivity at ATF 2024
The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry called for the implementation of the values of sustainability and inclusivity in the tourism sector at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). “We must posi…
Why Aren’t Farmers In South Asia Adopting Climate Smart Agriculture?
A researcher originally from Bangladesh has been looking at farms in South Asia to determine why agricultural practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions haven’t been adopted. The agricultural …
ASEAN bloc to build submarine cable network, link government apps
APAC in Brief The eleven-nation ASEAN bloc has decided to create a regional network of submarine cables, and to push for interoperability of member governments’ digital infrastructure. News of t…
ASEAN publishes guide on AI governance
The publication of a guide for artificial intelligence governance by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is in line with the group’s goal to establish policies and guidance that can promo…
India and US plan development projects in the Philippines
India and the US are in talks to launch joint development initiatives in the Philippines, with plans to finalize targeted sectors later this year, according to persons aware of the matter. India and A…