Think global, act local: South Asia’s moment to transform food loss into opportunity
In a region where millions still face hunger and malnutrition, it is concerning that South Asia also loses a significant share of its food before
Unlocking finance for creative industries
Creative industries, such as film, music, fashion design and advertising are a growing important source of economic activity globally, generating around $2 trillion of revenues
A smarter way to grow rice
“Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to life—so essential that the day doesn’t
Charting a smarter ocean future for Thailand
Thailand’s coastal and marine resources are vital engines of growth. From pristine beaches that attract millions of tourists each year to the Eastern Economic Corridor
India lures foreign investors back with big ticket block trades
The block trades were well bought by overseas investors, according to bankers. They marked the highest monthly total in almost a year and a huge
Beverage prices soften but risks are brewing
Coffee prices remain high despite April dip. Coffee softened slightly in April after hitting record nominal highs. Arabica reached $9/kg in February-March, while Robusta approached $6/kg.
How much research talent could Europe grab from the US?
The policies of the Trump administration have put the research environment in the United States under pressure. Public research funding cuts, hostility towards academic freedom,
Goldman Sachs sees 410,000-bpd hike in OPEC+ June supply
Goldman Sachs on Friday said it expects OPEC+ to announce a second consecutive increase in supply for June on Saturday, due to modest compliance from Kazakhstan, lower-than-expected
Oil prices up ahead of Sino-US trade meeting
Oil prices were up slightly on Friday, after rising about 3% in the previous session, as trade tensions between top oil consumers U.S. and China
Amazon to spend $4bln on cloud infrastructure in Chile
Amazon’s cloud computing division will invest $4 billion to build its first data centers and other cloud infrastructure in Chile, the company’s head of South
