The Vietnam AI Economy 2025 report, released in June by the National Innovation Center (NIC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), offered an ambit…
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Johor-Singapore SEZ draws RM56 billion into Malaysia’s southern state in H1
Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with neighbour Singap…
Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources
Malaysia’s ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals this week signals that the Southeast Asian country has a realistic shot – on its own terms – at feeding the mineral-hungry United States amid…
Asia must double down on regional trade liberalisation to overcome the cost of Trump’s trade chaos
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies have unsettled Asian trade, pushing many countries into side deals that risk fragmenting regional integration while offering little certainty.…
Four key challenges facing Nepal’s economy
We all have a general sense of the country’s economic condition. Today, I want to speak more broadly about the economy rather than focus strictly on monetary policy. Let’s talk about the problems we’r…
Laos forecasts steady economic growth driven by tourism, investment
Laos’ Ministry of Finance expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong potential in the tourism sector and booming investment, especially in electricit…
‘Palm Oil King’ Kuok seeks to expand India foothold after Adani divestment
Cooking oil tycoon Kuok Khoon Hong has expanded his foothold in India after Adani Enterprises has completed the divestment of its stake in edible oil giant AWL, formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd. In December,…
Agricultural Technology: Food Systems in Vietnam
Food systems in Vietnam have seen massive change in recent history. The country has witnessed significant agricultural growth over the last 30 years, which has undoubtedly alleviated the nation’s soci…
Four key challenges facing Nepal’s economy
We all have a general sense of the country’s economic condition. Today, I want to speak more broadly about the economy rather than focus strictly on monetary policy. Let’s talk about the problems we’r…
Geopolitical Turbulence in Southeast Asia: Navigating the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict’s Impact on Trade, Tourism, and Energy Investments
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict of 2025 has become a flashpoint for regional instability, reshaping economic dynamics and exposing vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia’s interconnected system…