Global natural rubber production is expected to fall short of consumption for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, as higher prices fail to encourage t…
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Cambodia struggles to harvest its agricultural potential while Vietnam reaps the benefits
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam has increased significantly, with a noticeable reduction in the bilateral trade deficit over time. But the relationship …
Political Turmoil in Bangladesh Threatens Investment Growth, Warns South Korean Ambassador
Political Instability Hindering Bangladesh’s Economic Progress, Says South Korean Ambassador South Korea has raised concerns over the political instab…
Vietnam parliament approves $8 billion rail link to China
Vietnam’s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boost…
IMF’s executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on Friday, strengthening the South Asian eco…
Philippines, South Korea launch latest clean-energy knowledge sharing program
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it has launched a knowledge-sharing program with South Korea on clean energy. In a statement on Sunday, the DoE sa…
Investing in Southeast Asia’s future: sustainability trends shaping 2025
Climate change poses a material threat to assets worldwide, making it a critical concern for investors. Nowhere is this risk more acute than in Southe…
Roots of change: Will oil palm farming put Telangana on the global map or dry it out?
The expansion of oil palm farming in Telangana presents a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers farmers a lucrative opportunity to stake a claim …
Three years on, RCEP sees significant progress in promoting regional open cooperation
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the free trade area with the biggest population, the largest trade scale and the greatest po…
Gold spot prices crawled up last week but remained in modesty. This week, we forecast the market will thread within USD2920 – USD2960 /oz initially. H…