Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%
In 2024, Cambodia exported a total of 260,000 tonnes of fresh bananas, of which 250,000 tonnes — or 95% — went to the Chinese market. The remaining 5% were exported to…
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Indonesia’s energy ministry temporarily halts nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat
The move comes following public concerns over their proximity to a marine conservation area.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches but will not be sold at physical stores
Applications had flooded in for lottery pre-orders on the official online Nintendo store and other sites. There are currently no plans to sell the Switch 2 in physical stores and…
Bali to clamp down on illegal foreign-owned businesses
Overtourism and overdevelopment have become serious issues in Bali as tourism returns to the island following the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports of rowdy tourists violating local…
‘A test of vision’: Finance gurus lay out expectations from Pakistan’s upcoming budget
At a pre-budget meeting recently, Finance Minister Aurangzeb promised to shift the tax burden away from the salaried class and the documented sector to others through…
Indonesia targets 34 percent renewables in energy mix by end of 2034
The lagging progress has also prompted the government to slash its target on renewable energy contributions to the national energy mix from initially 23 percent by the end of 2025…
Cambodia’s government plans $35 million to support modern agricultural communities
This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance agricultural quality and market competitiveness. The government also plans to expand the development of these communities…
Laos eyes more Malaysian investments
Malaysia is Laos’ fourth-largest foreign investor, with total investment valued at US$946 million across 88 projects.
First mango shipment from Laos to China signalling agricultural trade era
The historic export marked a significant step in strengthening agricultural cooperation between Laos and China. It followed the 2023 agreement by both governments allowing the…
Spas, tourism, and real estate fuel Philippines’ US$43 billion wellness boom
Global Wellness Institute explained that wellness in the Philippines means aligning three inseparable entities—soul, body and mind—based on the value of “kapwa,” the need…