Six months after Bangladesh’s repressive Awami League (AL) government was overthrown in a student-led uprising, Bangladesh’s democratic reformation is…
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Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy: Ambitious Goals or Daydreaming?
Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal moment in its journey towards a thriving digital economy. With digital transformation on the horizon, Dr. Hans Wijayasur…
The hidden costs of green energy: A Philippine perspective
As the Philippines pursues energy transformation, we must prioritize what matters most: ensuring a reliable and secure power supply for our nation. Wh…
Cambodia opens to all investors wishing to invest in agricultural sector to promote sector, says Minister of Agriculture
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and leaders received a courtesy call from Professor Wendy Umberger, Executive Director of …
India’s push for self-reliance in palm oil gets a boost with NMEO-OP
From packaged foods to personal care products, palm oil is an irreplaceable ingredient that makes modern life possible. Hence, as a country that is th…
Indonesia’s energy transition needs a decentralised approach
Indonesia’s energy transition efforts are continuously being undermined by policy inconsistencies and missed targets. Despite government regulations s…
DeepSeek, The New AI Cold War, And Its Implications For ASEAN – OpEd
From the US perspective, the DeepSeek phenomenon has set strategic alarm bells ringing. While it weakens US sanctions aimed at restricting China’s AI …
Commodity Market Report – 3 Feb 2025
Gold spot prices broke above USD2800 /oz last week and created new historical high at USD2817 /oz level. This week, we foresee the market will climb h…
Weekly Rubber Report – 3 Feb 2025
Market Fundamentals: Natural rubber traded with mixed sentiment as President Donald Trump implemented his initial set of sanctions and tariffs, unders…
The Heat: China-Vietnam ties
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