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Cambodian government ramps up R&D, AI push to drive innovation-led growth

08 tháng 04. 2026

“Science, technology, and innovation are not merely choices, but indispensable tools to enhance competitiveness and resilience across all sectors,” Prime Minister Hun Manet explained

Data centre projects still viable in Malaysia despite surging energy prices, analysts say

08 tháng 04. 2026

New data centre projects may still stand a chance in Malaysia, even as energy prices rise with the protracted Middle East conflict, helping to keep construction firms busy, analysts said

From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis

08 tháng 04. 2026

From beer and crisps to noodles, toys and cosmetics, companies – and consumers – across Asia are bracing themselves for a crisis as the Iran war wreaks havoc on supply chains, plastics and oil supplies, upending everyday life and sending prices soaring

Greenhouse project boosts Philippine farmers’ income amid oil crisis

08 tháng 04. 2026

The greenhouse has also been creating job opportunities for farm workers, with the number of positions varying over time

Indonesian government doubles down on fuel subsidies, cuts airfare VAT

08 tháng 04. 2026

Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said in a press conference on Monday that, so long as oil did not average more than US$97 per barrel for the year

Viet Nam government’s plans in place to build at least five globally competitive cities by 2045

08 tháng 04. 2026

By 2045, Viet Nam’s urbanisation rate is expected to reach upper-middle level in ASEAN and Asia

Viet Nam set for strong growth as ASEAN+3 faces rising global risks: AMRO

08 tháng 04. 2026

Viet Nam is expected to lead ASEAN+3 in growth, supported by resilient demand and investment, as AMRO warns of rising risks from global energy shocks

West Asia’s conflict might push Southeast Asia to rethink its energy strategy

08 tháng 04. 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing governments across Southeast Asia to seriously ask what their energy future looks like if supplies from the Middle East become increasingly fragile