Hydropower generated in Laos has for the first time been transmitted to China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) through the Chi…
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Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Market Share Signals Potential for 40%
In 2025, 16.2 million metric tonnes of RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) were sold, representing 20% of the global palm oil supply. Unveiled …
Vietnam awakens billion-dollar marine economy with digital governance
Roughly one-third of global maritime trade passes through these waters, presenting Vietnam with a unique opportunity. First, offshore renewable energy…
Stablecoins, Tokenization and Crypto: Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week
South American stablecoin usage rising “Brazil’s regulators are already tightening control over stablecoin flows and virtual-asset service providers, …
How sustainability drives Cambodia’s business growth
The global adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards presents a critical juncture for Cambodia’s economic integration. As fore…
Planetary intelligence: Why it’s key for climate decision-making
At a glance As climate risks grow, integrated environmental data is becoming essential for better decision-making. The rise of AI-powered systems is i…
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
The United States will slap tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods p…
High-tech future eyed for palm oil productivity
The Plantation and Commodities Ministry will step up the adoption of digital technology, automation, artificial intelligence and low-carbon solution…
Indonesia’s palm oil curbs could open the door for India to step up
Indonesia’s move to curb exports of certain oil palm products serves as both a wakeup call and an opportunity for India to accelerate its own domestic…
ADB to Deploy $450 Million to Shield Cambodia, Sri Lanka from Middle East Impact
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to deploy $450 million to protect poor households and strengthen the economies of Cambodia and Sri Lanka as th…