Renewable energy has risen in popularity in Asia in recent years, but the appeal of fossil fuel endures.

A case study of a UK engineering firm acquired by a Chinese company shows how both parties gained benefits from the deal, write professors Shaowei He and Zaheer Khan.

Australia's regional communities are striving to gain some recognition in a national marketing strategy dominated by major cities. 

Victor Dalal, director of business development for Omni Navitas in south-east Asia, tells Sebastian Shehadi why the US-based solar energy company is expanding in the region.

Ajmal Ahmady, senior economic advisor to the president of Afghanistan, tells Mariam Meskin the importance of foreign investment and trade for national reforms.