Some of the world’s major palm oil users, including Nestle, Unilever, and Mondelez, are trying out new satellite technology to track deforestati…
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U.S. shale oil output to hit record 8.4 million bpd in March: EIA
U.S. oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise 84,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March to a record of about 8.4 million bpd, the …
WTO warns of global trade slowdown as indicator hits nine-year low
A quarterly leading indicator of world merchandise trade slumped to its lowest reading in nine years on Tuesday, which should put policymakers on guar…
World Bank commends the progress of Sri Lanka poverty alleviation programs
The World Bank has commended the progress achieved in the programs launched by Sri Lanka to alleviate poverty among rural masses. World Bank Vice Pres…
Nepal on the right path to development: Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Kantipur Conclave that kicked off in Kathmandu on Sunday, Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, World Bank’s country dir…
US businesses eye investment opportunities in Myanmar
US investors are showing interest in Myanmar following recent efforts to open up and regulate several sectors of the economy, such as banking and fina…
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince begins Asia tour, pledges investment worth $20 billion in Pakistan
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday said Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth $20 billion during his high-profile visit to Pakis…
ASEAN business meet in Bengaluru from February 25
Bengaluru: The city will host ASEAN Chambers of Commerce & Industry Business Meet, under the aegis of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Com…
Europe, please wake up
Europe is sleepwalking into oblivion, and the people of Europe need to wake up before it is too late. If they don’t, the European Union (EU) will go t…
Việt Nam to look at non-observed economy in 2020
Việt Nam will officially measure the non-observed economy in 2020 to take stock of economic activity taking place unlawfully or at an unregistered hou…