After an in-construction viaduct near Singapore’s Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) collapsed on July 14, killing one and injuring ten, some people are worried that the government’s efforts to maintain a transparent procurement process have come at […]
Indonesian photographer Rio Helmi and American filmmaker Joe Yaggi have joined forces and are currently crowdfunding a TV series, which aims to document grassroots projects across Indonesia. Titled Swadaya – the Indonesian word for self-reliance – […]
Myanmar Asks WHO to Help Fight H1N1 Virus Myanmar’s government requested help from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday after the H1N1 influenza killed six out of 20 confirmed cases in the country, according […]
Foreign investment in Viet Nam surge 52 per cent Viet Nam attracted US$21.93 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first seven months of this year, a surge of 52 per cent year-on-year, according […]
Warning issued over outbreak of swine flu in Myanmar UK travellers to Myanmar (Burma) should contact their doctor before travelling following an outbreak of deadly swine flu in the Asian country. – Travel Weekly MIC […]
Lotte to develop $885mn smart city in Saigon South Korean conglomerate Lotte is poised to develop a multimillion-dollar real estate complex in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. […]
Why the Myanmar economy is slowing, and how it could bounce back Economic growth in Myanmar has slowed and the country’s fiscal and current account deficits have swelled over the past 2 years under the […]
Southern Power Corporation develops key electricity projects The Southern Power Corporation under the Electricity of Vietnam Group (EVNSPC) is planning to build 53 more 110 kV power projects in southern provinces and cities, bringing the […]
Myanmar raises the bar The country is opening up its economy to foreign investors. – The Myanmar Times Trade volume rises to US$8.87 billion The country’s total trade volume reached US$8.87 billion by July 14, […]
Vietnam, Laos work closely to promote trade Since Vietnam and Laos set up diplomatic relations in 1962, the relationship between the two countries has flourished thanks to efforts from both sides to make ties deeper […]
Government targets 6.4-6.8% growth in 2018 The Ministry of Planning and Investment is targeting an economic growth rate of 6.4 per cent to 6.8 per cent for Viet Nam in 2018, according to a document […]