The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting that Cambodia will be the third-fastest growing economy in ASEAN next year and the region’s fastest growing economy in 2025. In its World Economic O…
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Pakistan on track to industrialisation after hectic endeavours in 2 years
Pakistan is now back on track because of hectic endeavours in two years from de-industrialisation to a level wherein business community dealing with large scale manufacturing has now started feeling o…
U.S. turns focus on Bangladesh for Indo-Pacific Strategy
Bangladesh is expected to be the focus of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy when Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrives in Dhaka for a visit from October 14-16. The visit by the senior Amer…
Save MSMEs, save the economy
Save the cheerleader, save the world” was the catchphrase of the NBC hit series “Heroes.” It was so prevalent, so repeated that it stuck in the minds of fans and nonfans alike. It was made clear that …
A $3 Trillion Global Infrastructure Market, Or A $21 Trillion Market?
The emerging multipolar world offers a large and attractive infrastructure opportunity, financing, building and operating critical public works around the world in a $3 trillion annual marketplace. Th…
Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject
Despite the surge in COVID-19 in Myanmar, Chinese companies including state-owned energy giants are seeking opportunities to invest in the Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a US$8-billion (10.4-trill…
China’s post-pandemic recovery has severe regional imbalances – survey
While China’s coastal provinces and major cities are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, firms in its poorer western and central provinces are falling well behind in metrics like output an…
Southeast Asia’s wind power in need of investment
Southeast Asia’s wind power sector requires at least US$14 billion of investments by 2030, says Wood Mackenzie. This is to support the 8.9 GW of new wind power capacity that Wood Mackenzie expects to …
Myanmar digital payments platform NearMe plans expansion after 7-figure funding
After raising seven figures in funding, one of Myanmar’s most promising digital payment platforms says it has set its sights on becoming the most widely-used tool for digital transactions in the count…
World Bank approves $200m support to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
The World Bank has approved a $200 million ‘Finance for Growth’ development policy credit to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial serv…