Economics

Economics • STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 08, 2022 • 8 min read

Analysis On the ground in the heat of the Laos fuel crisis

By Calvin Godfrey • Aug 08, 2022
Residents and travellers in Laos were hit by a toxic currency devaluation and shortage of fuel earlier this year, sending disruptions through daily life

Economics • May 09, 2022 • 3 min read

EDF Board Sets the Future of Entrepreneurship in the Kingdom

After a tumultuous 2 years, the Entrepreneurship Development Fund is primed to provide Cambodia’s growing population of changemakers the funding tools and training opportunities to jump start their business ventures and innovation
By Stew Post • May 09, 2022

Economics • Apr 26, 2022 • 10 min read
Megaprojects

The Cambodian megaprojects failing to materialise

The Kingdom's real estate market is beset with plans that don’t get off the ground as overambitious visions and outright scams derail real and imaginary ventures
By Fiona Kelliher • Apr 26, 2022

Economics • Apr 12, 2022 • 8 min read
Workers' rights

Malaysia wage movement gathers momentum

Fueled by the pandemic, workers from young lawyers to hospital cleaners have sought greater employment rights and pay increases
By Ashley Yeong • Apr 12, 2022

Economics • Mar 15, 2022 • 2 min read
Myanmar

Thai firm takes over Myanmar gas field after Total withdrawal

Thai energy company PTTEP has said it will take over the running of Myanmar's vital Yadana gas field following the withdrawal of global giants Chevron and TotalEnergies in January
By Agence France-Presse • Mar 15, 2022

Economics • Feb 14, 2022 • 4 min read
Myanmar

Japan’s Kirin brewery to withdraw from Myanmar

Japanese drinks giant Kirin is the latest foreign company to withdraw from Myanmar with international pressure building against the junta
By Agence France-Presse • Feb 14, 2022