As one of Bangladeshs major development partners, the Netherlands will assist the South Asian country in adapting to circular economy in the changed development scene. King Willem-Alexander of the Net…
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AIIB to Loan Vietnamese SMEs $100m as COVID-19 Hit Economic Growth Forecast to Shrink to 2.7 Percent
The non-sovereign loan would be co-financed with the International Finance Corporation, with the capital aiming to boost the Asian nation’s economic recovery amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemi…
Spotlight: Malaysia manufacturing sectors eyes RCEP to boost post-pandemic regional economic recovery
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, once in effect, will provide a much-needed boost to participating countries working to reverse the current economic downturn caused b…
India is a more cost-effective option for Kathmandu than China. Here’s why.
India has a major role to play India accounts for 64% of Nepal’s total volume of trade, according to data sourced from Economic Survey of 2018-19. Non-tariff Trade: Informal trade happens in the Terai…
Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation Signs $3.2M Partnership With Dynasty Esports
The Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation has revealed a partnership with Dynasty Esports The deal is valued at RM140 million ($3.2M USD) over five years, according to the announcement, and it include…
Leaving China: India and Vietnam as the new economic hubs
In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been numerous discussions with regard to the likely beneficiaries of companies wanting to shift from China. In the aftermath of the trade wars,…
Sri Lanka Receives $100 Million Loan from India for Installing Rooftop Solar Systems
Sri Lanka announced that it had received a $100 million (~₹7.56 billion) loan from the Government of India for installing solar rooftop systems on government buildings. These funds will also be used t…
‘Bubble tourism’ eyed to gradually restart industry
Tourism stakeholders are looking at “bubble tourism” to gradually restart the industry while the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Francis Tolentino raised the topic dur…
ADB approves 126 mln USD loan to strengthen water supply infrastructure in Philippines’ Manila
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved a 126 million U.S. dollars loan to support the construction of a 15-km water transmission pipeline aimed at helping secure water supply …
ALA Advisors Collaborates with Hangzhou Qi Ao for Accessing ASEAN Markets
PRESS RELEASE: 17/6/2020 ALA Advisors Collaborates with Hangzhou Qi Ao for Accessing ASEAN Markets Belt-and-Road-Initiative program has been a prime focus for the Chinese Government since 2013. In com…