China has preceded the United States in upgrading its relations with the 10-member group to a similar status, and the latest development reflects intensifying competition between Beijing and Washingto…
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Indian PM Modi to Visit Lumbini to Discuss Shared Buddhist Heritage and Future Tourism
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, plans to visit Nepal this month, touting historical ties through shared Buddhist heritage and the growing potential for international Buddhist tourism in the two…
Bangladesh secures $200m from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to support renewables
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has extended a $200 million long-term credit facility to Bangladesh to finance a range of infrastructure projects, including renewable energy …
Uncertainty, geopolitical competition remain a threat to Asean
The Asian Vision Institute (AVI)’s Centre for Sustainable Development Studies (CSDS) organised the eleventh AVI-SDGs Dialogue webinar series on “Peace and Sustainable Development” via Zoom and Faceboo…
The G20 is too big to fail, so it’s time to compromise on Russia
The leaders of ASEAN will meet US President Joe Biden at the White House at the end of next week for the first in-person US-ASEAN Summit since the beginning of the pandemic. The summit will be a way f…
Swiss ambassador Chuard sees “massive potential” to boost trade, investment with Bangladesh
Switzerland sees “massive potential” in expanding trade and investment ties with Bangladesh, along with close collaboration on knowledge partnerships. “Trade and investment is a doma…
Investment strategies in Vietnam for foreign businesses
Vietnam has long been an attractive investment destination for foreign investors, thanks to its strategic location, socio-political stability and low-cost yet skillful labor force. Despite the difficu…
Philippines allows 100% foreign ownership in further infrastructure sectors
The Philippines’ Public Service Act (PSA) has become law after the country’s president Rodrigo Duterte signed it in March. The PSA allows up to 100% foreign ownership of public services in the country…
Bangladesh has no reason to suffer crisis like Sri Lanka
The island nation of Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic recession in its history. The country’s economy has collapsed. All civic facilities have been nearly closed. The country is also faci…
Bangladesh offers top-performing investment destination
Bangladesh is celebrating its golden jubilee and now enters its 51st year of independence as one of the world’s most desirable destinations for investors. The country is the 33rd largest economy in th…