Singapore’s state-owned power grid operator wants to build more connections to neighboring countries to tap their greater potential for renewable ener…
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Commodity Market Report – 4 Nov 2019
Gold prices traded in sideways last week while trapped within the large range of USD1475 – USD1525 /oz. This week, we aim for no change in this market…
Weekly RUBBER Report – 4 Nov 2019
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices edged marginally higher last week due to the softening of Dollar Index. The positive news of trade agreement in Nov…
China-India Plus: Is it in Nepal’s interest?
“The two leaders also agreed to expand ‘China-India Plus’ cooperation, push forward facilitation of regional inter-connectivity, and work with o…
Sit down, shut up and hang on – The Asian century is here
In the nineteenth century, the world was ‘Europeanised’. In the twentieth century, it was ‘Americanised’. This century it is all about being ‘Asianise…
India’s Act East policy to get fresh impetus
India’s Act East policy is set to get fresh impetus, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulating the government’s plans to transform India…
Bangladesh Booms in a Sluggish World Economy
Ongoing trade disputes between the United States and China have stymied global markets and shaken the established order. Projected economic growth in …
Malaysia’s technological foresight is spurring its economy
Innovation helps enhance competitiveness and accelerate economic growth. Countries that invest in research and development (R&D), which is suppor…
Biogas as a sustainable energy solution for Southeast Asia
The recent advent of a circular economy highlights the importance of anaerobic digestion and biogas. Anaerobic digestion is a process where large orga…
Bangladesh: Climate-smart investment potential stands at $172b: IFC
Climate-smart investment potential of Bangladesh will be about $172 billion between 2018 and 2030, according to an estimate of the International Finan…