Singapore’s competition watchdog not notified about Grab-Uber deal While it is aware of Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia business, Singapore’s competition watchdog said it has not received formal notifications from both parties. — Channel […]
Laos steps up cooperation with GMS countries for rail connectivity Laos continues to look forward to cooperating with neighbouring countries for sustainable railway connectivity in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) while pursuing its dream to […]
Reports: Myanmar rejects EU-tabled draft resolution on human rights U Htin Lynn reportedly warned that the Myanmar government will not accept any attempt ‘infringing on the state sovereignty of Myanmar’ — Dhaka Tribune Suu Kyi […]
Singapore economy indirectly affected by US-China trade war Due to the supply chain links that run through China and ASEAN countries, any trade action that impacts China negatively would also have ramifications for Singapore, say […]
South China Sea: Vietnam ‘scraps new oil project’ Vietnam has cancelled a major oil project in the South China Sea for the second time in a year, in the wake of Chinese pressure, the BBC […]
Planning authorities roll out SDG support in four provinces The Department of Planning under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has continued to provide facilities for four provinces in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Second law firm exits Myanmar, calls Companies Law delay a mistake The govt has a mentality that, if something has to be done, “all you need to do is to pass a new law and […]
Singapore EDB to fund Smart Industry Readiness Index assessments for 300 companies The Index was launched by EDB last year to help industrial companies harness the potential of Industry 4.0 in a systematic and comprehensive […]
Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018 Landlocked by Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, and Vietnam, Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. […]
Htin Kyaw, Myanmar president and Aung San Suu Kyi confidante, resigns The president of Myanmar, Htin Kyaw, has stepped down, saying he is “taking a rest” following health issues. — The Guardian Cate Blanchett questions […]
Singapore passes terror attack blackout law Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday, March 21, passed a controversial law giving authorities the power to block all electronic communications at the scene of a terror attack, despite protests it […]
Thai court sentences Laotian drug kingpin to life in prison A Thai court has given a life sentence to a Laotian drug kingpin who was notorious for a high-flying lifestyle and alleged social connections to […]