Tarique Rahman had spent 17 years in exile before returning to Bangladesh on Christmas Day. Just seven weeks later, he looks set to become the South Asian nation’s new Prime Minister. Polling indicate…
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Southeast Asia: The Economic Outlook for 2026
Southeast Asia is expected to remain the world’s top destination for foreign direct investment in 2026, with maritime countries within the ASEAN bloc – Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and to a lesser ex…
Deutsche Bank Reports Strongest Year for Sustainable Finance Since 2021 on “Renewed Demand”
Deutsche Bank recorded its strongest annual sustainable finance and ESG investment volumes in four years in 2025, as well as its second-best quarter since 2020, according to the bank’s recently releas…
Malaysia records highest total trade performance in 2025 which exceeds RM3 tril, says Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has recorded its strongest positive trade trend on record in 2025, with total trade value projected to surpass RM3 trillion. Anwar said the record…
As China Builds the Grid, Laos’s Power Ambitions Enter a New Phase
2026 marks a strategic turning point for Laos in its ambition to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia”, with two mega power transmission projects advancing this year. On the first day of January 2026…
Cambodia industrial growth surges as factory numbers jump 27%
Cambodia’s industrial landscape expanded rapidly through 2025, solidifying its role as a key driver of the kingdom’s economic recovery, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and I…
Cambodia Launches Plastic Action Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Pollution
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Getting Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition on track
Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition remains slow, leaving the country heavily dependent on costly fossil fuel imports. Deploying large-scale solar, encouraging rooftop systems, and leveraging cor…
Advancing Circular Economy Packaging in Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly focused on sustainable principles to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and improve resource efficiency across global supply chains. For temperature-cont…
ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
Saudi ACWA Power expands ASEAN footprint with $200 million Philippines clean power investment Saudi Arabian energy firm ACWA Power is investing USD 200 million in clean electricity generation in the P…