The US has agreed to consider granting zero tariff rates on several commodity products proposed by Malaysia, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month. Malaysia’s chi…
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What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has become even more important in the aftermath of the p…
Nepal’s Gen Z demands reform as country begins new political path
Nepal’s deadliest outbreak of political violence in decades has led the country to a new dawn. Early last week, mostly Gen Z protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu and other cities, prompti…
Over 500 economic, trade deals inked at China-ASEAN Expo
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Sunday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with more than 500 economic and tra…
Malaysia: New Facility Advances Automotive, Medical and Industrial Chips
Malaysia has marked a new milestone in its semiconductor industry with the launch of a major facility expansion in Sarawak, an initiative valued at RM3 billion. The expansion boosts wafer production c…
Cambodia Welcomes 17 New Investment Projects Creating Thousands of Jobs
Cambodia is set to boost its economic landscape with the registration of 17 new investment projects, totaling approximately USD 367 million in investment capital. This initiative, revealed during the …
Southeast Asia seen as growth hub for EU firms
For the third straight year, Southeast Asia is still seen as a source of growth momentum for European businesses. This is according to a latest poll by the European Union-Asean (Association of Southea…
Vietnam injects $53B into economy through 250 new projects
On August 19, 250 projects across the country were simultaneously inaugurated or commenced construction, totaling about $53.4 billion in investment. Of this, 129 projects are publicly funded, accounti…
Malaysia’s Crude Palm Oil Sector: Navigating Output Growth, Export Policy Shifts, and Price Trends in Q3 2025
Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) sector is at a pivotal juncture in Q3 2025, balancing robust production growth with evolving export policies and shifting global demand dynamics. For investors, the int…
China, ASEAN join hands to explore new paths for AI standardization
The 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Standardization Cooperation Forum opened in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Aug. 27, with the theme “Innovative Collaboration in AI Stand…