Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
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How is Southeast Asia’s Balancing Strategy on Ukraine Faring?
Since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine in February, the relationship between Russia and Southeast Asia has garnered significant attention. This is because, first of all, Russia…
India, South Asia and ASEAN should think big—must integrate for global good, says ADB economist
As the global economy shrinks and countries chase the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) for bailouts, India stands strong as a rock for the South Asian region. The country has …
Malaysia attracts $27.5 bn investment in first half of 2022: Authorities
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has said that Malaysia has attracted 123.3 billion ringgit ($27.5 billion) in approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sect…
Sustainable growth amid crisis through the blue economy concept
I started writing about the new blue economy in this column in November 2015, just before the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Top p…
Thailand, Malaysia plan rail network to connect four Asean countries, China
Thailand’s Transport Ministry is working with its Malaysian partner to develop a high-speed rail network that will connect four member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) a…
Malaysia cannot decouple from China’s economy; closer integration expected: Malaysian ambassador
Malaysia looks forward to an early resumption of people-to-people exchanges with China that have been cut off by the epidemic, Raja Dato’ Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, Ambassador of Malaysia to China…
Vietnam’s economy a bright spot amid regional volatility and inflation risks: Moody’s
Despite a moderation in Vietnam’s July exports this year, Moody’s Analytics is positive on the country’s prospects as it remains a beneficiary of investment inflows redirected from policy uncertaintie…
Malaysia’s economy expands 8.9pc in Q2
The Malaysian economy has grown faster in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 than the 5.0 per cent posted in Q1, with Bank Negara Malaysia expecting the pace to be even better in the current Q3. The coun…
US looking to assist the Philippines in clean energy transition
THE AMERICAN government is looking to provide assistance to the Philippines’ clean energy transition through the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the US Embassy said in a statement …