Singapore — CPO front month futures on Bursa Malaysia hit a record low of MR1,773/mt or $424.37/mt on November 19, but rebounded in December to around…
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Myanmar wins award for research on biomass production
The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University was selected among participants from 182 countries as this year’s winner of the Energy Globe Award in Jap…
Oil Falls 11% for the Week; Biggest Loss in Nearly 3 Years
Oil prices fell again on Friday, ending with an 11% weekly loss, the largest in nearly three years. Bears are closing in on what could be their ultima…
Vietnam is Asia’s hottest investment destination—Forbes
HANOI — An article published by US magazine Forbes named Vietnam the hottest investment destination in Asia. According to the article, Vietnam attract…
Doing rubber differently: a win-win solution for people and planet
Sri Hartiwi, a rubber tapper in Indonesia’s Jambi Province on the island of Sumatra, has a demanding routine. Her day starts at 3.30 a.m. when she coo…
Commodity Market Report – 17 Dec 2018
Gold prices traded in narrow range beneath USD1250 /oz last week as the bulls failed to cross above the mentioned benchmark. This week, we reckon the …
Weekly RUBBER Report – 17 Dec 2018
Market Forecast: Rubber commodity ended higher as WTI Crude prices stabilized at above USD50/barrel throughout last week. Meanwhile, strong Dollar Ind…
How Myanmar Benefits from the US-China Competition in the Indo-Pacific
Myanmar is located at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia. It is connected to India and China at its northwest and northeastern borders respect…
Asean Cities to ‘Get Smart’
BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN) – Thailand to lead smart-city project, with Bangkok, Phuket and Chon Buri featuring prominently in cross-border partnership. …
Vietnam Expected to Become Second Largest Furniture Exporter
The free trade agreements are expected to improve competitiveness for local interior furniture companies, helping them to penetrate potential markets …