Dhubri-Phulbari bridge, the longest one over the Brahmaputra, which has been cleared for construction, will not only reduce travel time from Assam to …
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$171 Million ADB Loan to Help Expand Electricity Access in Myanmar
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $171.27 million loan to help Myanmar construct 44 medium-voltage substations and 1,006 kilometers of d…
India lost nothing by staying out of RCEP
The signing of the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) agreement on 15 November was a geopolitical coup for China, at a time when the U…
Vietnam teams with Japan and US for low-carbon electricity
Japan and the U.S. will help Vietnam switch to liquefied natural gas from other, less-clean types of fossil fuels, as part of their campaign to help e…
ASEAN can shape its own energy future: Petronas boss
The Asean region is at “the most critical juncture” in terms of economic recovery and growth as it enters an era “significantly affected” by the Covid…
China planning hydropower on key Tibet river: Global Times
China plans to exploit the hydropower resources of a Tibetan section of a river that is a key source of water to Bangladesh and India, the Global Time…
China’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in over three years
China’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years in November, while growth in the services sector also hit a multi-year …
Fifteen Asia-Pacific Countries Form a New Trading Bloc
Accounting for 30% of the world’s population and 30% of global GDP, the bloc is larger than the European Union. As the United Kingdom continues to neg…
These biodegradable gloves provide a green alternative to synthetic rubber
COVID-19 has created unprecedented demand for certain services and products that will likely outlast the pandemic. The manufacture of medical gloves f…
Commodity Market Report – 30 Nov 2020
Gold prices broke below USD1800 /oz support on Friday. This week, we reckon the support will emerge at USD1770 /oz area and likely to consolidate here…