As we come close to the end of 2025, one question that surfaces quite often is what the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy are. It has be…
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Great Malaysia AI Hackathon achieves ASEAN record milestone
Great Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 set an ASEAN record, uniting 1,741 participants to showcase AI talent, foster innovation, and shape digital future. M…
Organic Asia Congress highlights Vietnam’s role in global agriculture
This is the first time Vietnam has hosted the prestigious international event, which has been held in rotation across Asian nations for more than a de…
Sustainable or Just a Slogan? The Real Economics of Green Firms
The ESG Buzz Pick up almost any company’s annual report today and you’ll notice the same vocabulary scattered across glossy pages: “net-zero by 2030,”…
South Asia Launches First Climate Adaptation Atlas for Resilient Agriculture
South Asia, home to nearly one-fourth of the global population and a critical hub for global food security, is increasingly facing the brunt of climat…
Nepal’s Gen Z demands reform as country begins new political path
Nepal’s deadliest outbreak of political violence in decades has led the country to a new dawn. Early last week, mostly Gen Z protesters took to …
EU and Indonesia agree trade deal
The EU and Indonesia have concluded talks on a trade deal and plan to sign it next week as they accelerate efforts to reduce their dependence on China…
ADB $52 million project to power Cambodia’s renewable energy path
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $52.72 million loan for the Grid Expansion Project in Cambodia. The project will strengthen the countr…
Rising heat cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World Bank
Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 bill…
Over 500 economic, trade deals inked at China-ASEAN Expo
The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded Sunday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Auto…