The Malaysian state of Selangor is positioning itself to be the gateway to business in Southeast Asia, as the region aims to become the fourth-largest…
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How Energy Efficiency Can Power Bangladesh’s Future
Bangladesh’s appetite for energy has grown manifold on the back of its economic boom over the past couple of decades. Imported liquefied natural gas (…
How will Vietnam benefit from US recognition of market economy status?
The United States Department of Commerce heard a testimony on May 8 to consider recognising the country’s market economy status. During the hearing, t…
Adani Green Energy enters into 20-year power agreement with Sri Lanka
Adani Green Energy has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with Sri Lanka for two wind power stations developed by the Gautam Adani-led co…
Microsoft bets $2.2bn on Malaysia hub for cloud, AI
Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest $2.2bn in cloud infrastructure in Malaysia that will help accelerate the nation’s AI transformation …
Laos rolls out project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Lao government, in cooperation with a private company, is rolling out a forest carbon credit initiative in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emis…
Public-private collaboration ‘critical’ for digital economy growth: ASEAN
ASEAN’s digital economy is expected to grow to US$1 trillion by 2030, but roadblocks such as the digital divide between and within countries rem…
China-backed trade pact to be finalised this year, Southeast Asian official says
Southeast Asian countries engaged in talks on a major China-backed trade pact expect to finalise it this year, the finance minister of Thailand, which…
In Vietnam, New Rice Growing Methods Aim to Reduce Methane
Farmers in Vietnam are growing rice using a new method thought to reduce emissions of methane gas and labor costs. The method is called alternate wett…
Adani Ports to invest in Philippines, eyes Bataan for port development
India’s largest port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) is looking to expand its operations into the Philippines, wi…