Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped b…
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Indonesia highlights B50 role in energy security
The implementation of Indonesia’s 50 percent biodiesel (B50) program reflects the readiness and progress of the country’s agricultural sec…
A Nuclear Debut in Bangladesh Tests Developing World’s Atomic Shift
On the banks of the Padma river in western Bangladesh, local tourists are posing for selfies in front of the four massive, ivory-colored cooling tower…
ASEAN can capture the EU’s “carbon tariff” jobs
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM (Opens in new window)) is reshaping global trade. Often described as a “carbon tariff…
Vietnam eyes $100 bln agri-export goal through strategic economic thinking
Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector charts an ambitious course toward a historic $100 billion export milestone by 2027, after surpassi…
How Large Hotels Are Protecting the Planet and Making Profit
Imagine you are in charge of a massive, global hotel chain. You have thousands of rooms to clean, endless buffets to stock, and millions of guests who…
Power Lines Instead of Borders: Can Electricity Succeed Where South Asian Diplomacy Has Failed?
South Asia has been one of the least integrated regions in the world for decades. Political struggles have often overridden the economic rationale. Tr…
Malaysia – Singapore border economic zone sees robust investment growth
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) attracted 19 billion USD in approved investments in 2025, with more than 57% of cumulative approved…
Indonesia rolls out B50, moves to end diesel imports
Indonesia has officially launched its mandatory B50 biodiesel programme today, which the government said would enable the country to eliminate diesel …
South-East Asia’s next growth cycle to be driven by ‘Fabulous Five’, says economist
South-East Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped …