Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, has made its first major foray into the Philippines’ renewables market, with the has signed a $15bn deal to develop solar, wind, and battery ener…
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Economy Grappling With Overcapacity Problem
Not so long ago, a well-made, old but still functioning building at the centre of a city that had withstood the devastating earthquake and hosted a theatre for as long as one can remember got vacated …
China hails trade, investment achievements of RCEP at three-year mark
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has deepened trade and investment cooperation among its members since it came into force three years ago, and has effectively consolidated the fu…
Malaysia aims to advance digitalization in Southeast Asia
Malaysia aims to establish and sign the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to promote digitalization across Southeast Asia, according to Sugumari S Shanmugam, director of the ASEAN e…
India’s Ties With South-East Asia: The Para-diplomacy Angle
In the past three decades, India’s state governments have emerged as key stakeholders in the country’s external linkages – specifically the economic aspect. The phenomenon of sub-national units/Non-Ce…
Sri Lanka walks a tightrope between India and China
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is embarking on his first overseas visit to India, navigating a complex geopolitical landscape shaped by China’s growing influence. Sri Lankan Presi…
Malaysia’s leadership charting ASEAN economic integration
AS ASEAN moves towards deeper economic integration, Malaysia is emerging as a key player in terms of leadership and collaboration. Assuming ASEAN’s chairmanship in 2025, Malaysia’s decisions will sign…
Trump’s trade plans could boost China’s pan-Asian railway dreams
The evolving relationship between the USA and China is already having a transformative effect on global and regional supply chains. Whilst there has been a focus on the new tariffs which President Tru…
Cambodia’s Special Economic Zones investment tipped to explode, as exports hit US$5.4bil
Business insiders are optimistic that Cambodia will see increased revenue from export goods produced in factories/enterprises within the kingdom’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in 2025. In the first 1…