It’s hardly surprising that Laos is under China’s sway. The former is a mountainous nation of 7 million people, mostly farmers, with an economy smalle…
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Software engineers establish farm to earn profit and foster food security
Philippine agriculture has had its highs and lows over the years. Some examples of its low points include oversupply in farmers’ crops, and land grabb…
Commodity Market Report – 28 Sep 2020
Gold prices faltered last week as Dollar gained strength. This week, we reckon the resistance will emerge at USD1900 /oz in case of a trend reversal. …
Weekly Rubber Report – 28 Sep 2020
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices traded in whipsaw last week amid as U.S. Dollar rose. Government of rubber producing countries are helping to suppo…
‘Tourism Revival’ campaign officially launched
The ‘Tourism Revival’ campaign has been officially launched to accelerate the country’s coronavirus-hit tourism industry. Amid a function held in Kath…
Oil edges lower as rising virus cases cloud demand recovery outlook
Oil prices dipped again on Monday as rising coronavirus cases upset hopes for a smooth recovery in fuel demand, with crude on track for its first mont…
US $86 million wind energy projects inaugurated in Vietnam
The inauguration ceremony of two wind energy projects Lac Hoa and Hoa Dong, with a total investment of more than 86 million dollars, was held today in…
India offers $100 million Line of Credit to Lanka for solar projects
COLOMBO: India has offered a Line of Credit worth $100 million to Sri Lanka for three solar projects in the country, according to an official statemen…
A Billionaire Is Bringing Electric Motorbikes to Vietnam
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong wants to help his nation’s 96 million motorbike riders go green, replacing their noisy gas guzzlers with electr…
Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject
Despite the surge in COVID-19 in Myanmar, Chinese companies including state-owned energy giants are seeking opportunities to invest in the Dawei Speci…