Vietnam Government Accelerates Shift to Alternative Energy Vietnam is considered one of the most efficient power markets in Southeast Asia. The country has achieved around 99 percent electrification with relatively low cost in comparison to neighboring countries. With development and industrialization, as energy demand skyrockets, Vietnam is predictably experiencing a shortfall in supply. The demand… Continue reading Vietnam Government Accelerates Shift to Alternative Energy
The West vs East Debate on Palm Oil Two ASEAN behemoths- Indonesia and Malaysia have joined hands to tackle the wounded global image of palm oil. The two countries produce 85 per cent of the world’s palm oil, globally used in shampoo, detergents, bread, vitamins, creamer, fuel, even animal feed (in just about everything!) According… Continue reading The West vs East Debate on Palm Oil
Brexit Impact and Opportunity for ASEAN The United Kingdom eventually left the European Union on 31 Jan 2020 after 47 years of membership. But it broke free from its binding Transition Agreement only from 1 Jan 2021, with a new EU Trade Deal and the opportunity for other new bilateral and regional arrangements for “Global… Continue reading Brexit Impact and Opportunity for ASEAN
