Laos sees growth in non-resource sector: report Laos has begun to witness improvements in non-resource exports amid declining mining output and a government policy to boost growth in the manufacturing sector, local daily Vientiane Times […]
Myanmar among worst places for human trafficking, US report says Myanmar has joined China, Syria and South Sudan as being among the countries doing least to tackle human trafficking, according to the US State Department’s […]
Singapore opens its third desalination plant in Tuas Singapore on Thursday (Jun 28) opened its third desalination plant, boosting the country’s desalination capacity from 100 to 130 million gallons a day (mgd). — Channel NewsAsia […]
SME promotion policy improvements win cabinet support The government cabinet has announced improved policies to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access more finance to grow their businesses and boost production. — Vientiane Times […]
Myanmar sets all companies to re-register in line with new companies law Myanmar has set all companies in operation in the country to re-register within six months from Aug. 1 when the new Myanmar Companies […]
Singapore’s perceived openness to blockchain, cryptocurrency tech a cybersecurity risk: CrowdStrike VP There is a need to be aware of online threats revolving around cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and blockchain given how Singapore is being seen […]
US based auto transport company, A-1 Auto Transport Inc., has opened its scholarship programme to students living in Asean countries who write an interesting essay related to the auto transport industry. Students from the Asean […]
NA Approves Amendment To Law On Resolution Of Economic Disputes Members of the National Assembly on Jun 22 approved amendment to the Law on Resolution of Economic Disputes to promote creating favourable conditions for investment. […]
Myanmar burns seized drugs worth $180 million Myanmar authorities destroyed a year’s worth of confiscated drugs on Tuesday, with an estimated street value of 180 million US dollars. — Euronews Aust urged to cut ties […]
Unvaccinated foreign travellers may be denied entry to Singapore under proposed changes to the law Foreign travellers who are not vaccinated against serious infectious diseases may be denied entry into Singapore, as the Ministry of […]
Khonphapheng SEZ sees govt, developer close to deal The government and a Chinese investor are finalising details of a concession agreement for the planned Khonphapheng Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the far south of Champassak […]
Myanmar Dismisses Rohingya-Crisis General Amid EU Sanctions Myanmar’s military announced the ouster of a key general Monday as the European Union sanctioned him and six other senior officers in connection with alleged massacres and the […]