Farmers in Nepal’s Kailali struggle to sell paddy
In Nepal’s farwest, most farmers have not been able to sell their paddy at a fair price despite the government announcing the minimum support price.
Cambodia’s tourism numbers down, but ‘high-value’ guest arrivals up
According to the Ministry of Tourism, from January to October 2025, Cambodia welcomed a total of 4.75 million international visitors, a decrease of 11.6% compared to the same…
India’s retail inflation rises marginally to 0.71 percent in November
The rise in headline inflation and food inflation during November 2025 is mainly attributed to higher inflation in vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices, and fuel and light…
AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals
Chip exports seen climbing to $180b next year on AI-driven memory demand.
China’s economy beats expectations in 2025
The country's yearly gross domestic product surpassed US$15 trillion in 2021, US$17 trillion in 2022, and US$18 trillion in 2024, and is expected to reach about US$19.8 trillion…
Tote-and-tumbler trap: Indonesia’s new cycle of “green” overconsumption
Items once promoted to reduce waste are now collected, displayed and replaced at a pace that mirrors the very overconsumption they were meant to counter.
Indonesia threatens sanctions for tech firms in upcoming social media ban
The Communications and Digital Ministry is preparing a ministerial regulation that would stipulate detailed provisions on punishments for tech companies found violating a…
Vietnam to welcome its 20 millionth foreign visitor in a single year for the first time in history
With steady growth continuing in the fourth quarter and a strong recovery in international travel demand, authorities say reaching the 20-million mark by mid-December is both…
Four Malaysian durian varieties registered, international protection needed
The four durian varieties that have been registered with MyIPO so far are Musang King, Black Thorn, Durian Balik Pulau (Penang), and Durian Nyekak Sarawak.
Are Bhutanese entrepreneurs ready for alternative financing?
As Bhutan looks beyond traditional bank lending and donor-driven grants, the piece examines whether local business founders now have the skills, structures and readiness to use…