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Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
Independent smallholders make up a significant portion of Indonesia and Malaysia’s palm oil supply chain, but they are struggling to meet the European…
Techo International Airport, the World’s ‘Greenest’, Now Open in Cambodia Amid ‘The White Lotus’ Tourism
Tourists flocked to cities in Thailand after watching season 3 of The White Lotus, and now Cambodia is offering a new element to drive tourism. Cambod…
France pledges $550 million to support Vietnam’s energy transition
At a ceremony in Hanoi on October 24 marking the 30th anniversary of the French Development Agency (AFD)’s presence in Vietnam, French Ambassador Oliv…
Continuity Of Sustainability, Digitalisation Agenda Ensures ASEAN’s Growth Resilience – ACCA
As Malaysia concludes its ASEAN chairmanship with the 2025 summit, the momentum around sustainability and digitalisation must now translate into long-…
Philippines advances Circular Economy efforts with National Plastic Action Roadmap public consultation
The Philippines has taken a major step toward tackling plastic pollution and advancing circular economy with the successful conduct of a public consul…
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain Britain is one of the least “nature connected” nat…
Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in South-east Asia
The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four South-east Asian partners on Oct 26, looking to address trade imba…
Indonesia to Mandate 10% Ethanol Fuel Blend from 2027 with Brazil’s Support
Indonesia will mandate a 10 percent ethanol blend in vehicle fuels starting 2027, in collaboration with Brazil, one of the world’s largest ethanol pro…
When will Bangladesh’s economy recover?
The national election will be held next February. The business community believes that only then will the economy regain momentum. Economists say Bang…