COVID-19 has brought new insights into the long-term sustainability of our smart cities and frenzy urban lifestyle. While countries around the world a…
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Vietnam hosts virtual ASEAN summit: How they covered it
Vietnam’s senior officials had hoped to host face-to-face meetings and discussions as usual before the coronavirus pandemic left no option but to conv…
Bangladesh garment makers turn virus gloom into boom
Facing ruin as orders from Western brands collapsed in the coronavirus pandemic, many Bangladeshi garment factories have been given a lifeline with or…
World Bank approves US $500m to improve road connectivity in Western Region, Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved US $500m to help Bangladesh improve road connectivity along the Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor covering four western districts…
Malaysia’s economy to bounce back to 6.9 per cent next year, World Bank said.
Malaysia’s economy is expected to bounce back sharply next year with a 6.9 per cent expansion, the World Bank said. But before that, the economy…
Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation Signs $3.2M Partnership With Dynasty Esports
The Malaysia Electronic Sports Federation has revealed a partnership with Dynasty Esports The deal is valued at RM140 million ($3.2M USD) over five ye…
Minister Airlangga: New Normal Boosts Indonesia’s Economy
Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hartarto said Indonesia’s economic performance has begun to show positive signs and strengt…
Thailand: B310bn farm rehab scheme to begin
An agricultural rehabilitation scheme worth 310 billion baht is set to begin this month, helping 2 million people who lost jobs and returned to their …
World Economic Outlook Presentation – June 2020 Update
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Pandemic, ADB Forecasts Indonesia’s Economy to Recover in 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recent forecast stated that Indonesia’s economy is expected to contract by 1.0% in 2020. But the country’s economic g…