The World Bank has approved US $500m to help Bangladesh improve road connectivity along the Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor covering four western districts…
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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…
China’s Border Conflict Not Limited To India; Japan, ASEAN Also Facing Hostilities
The Galwan region’s Patroling point-14 witnessed the deaths of numerous Indian and Chinese soldiers as the border spat in the Himalayas turned violent…
Why COVID-19 shows we need a total rebrand of waste management in Southeast Asia
Frontline workers—doctors, nurses, food packers, delivery people—rightfully deserve praise and compensation during and after this pandemic. Less appre…
Leaving China: India and Vietnam as the new economic hubs
In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been numerous discussions with regard to the likely beneficiaries of companies wanting to shi…