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Bangladesh’s largest solar plant goes online
Rajasthan-based Rays Power Infra has switched on a 275 MW DC solar project in Sundarganj, Bangladesh. The installation is purportedly the single large…
Asia Set For Rapid Renewable Energy Expansion In 2023
An easing of Covid-19-related restrictions and shifting supply chains have bolstered growth in Asia, even as inflation and climate change generate sig…
Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023
Southeast Asia, or the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as more commonly referred to in Asia, is among the fastest-growing re…
Malaysia’s economy emerges from the shadow of COVID-19
Rebounding from the pandemic-induced economic shock, the Malaysian economy gathered momentum in 2022 as its growth rate surpassed expectations quarter…
China’s large energy firms pledge P760 billion in Philippines’ renewable energy push
Nine Chinese energy companies have pledged to invest $13.76 billion or around P760 billion in the Marcos administration’s push for renewable energy (R…
Explainer: Why Malaysia is considering a ban on palm oil exports to the European Union
Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, on Thursday said it might stop palm exports to the European Union after the bloc imposed…
Global tech investors continue to bet on Vietnam
Vietnam’s growing capacity to make complex tech products is attracting more foreign investors who are setting up factories. Apple supplier BOE Technol…
Here’s why Vietnam could be Asia’s next industrial hotspot
To many, Vietnam is known for its beautiful beaches and delicious fare. But increasingly it has become a burgeoning industrial hub, especially for tec…
Bangladesh puts energy hopes in first nuclear power plant, despite delay
Bangladeshi engineering student Noyon Ali, 22, serves ice-cream and fruit juice at a stall on a hot, dusty roadside to Russian customers, using a menu…