CLMV, Japan Discuss Agriculture Export Promotion Representatives of ASEAN member countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) and Japan met in Vientiane Capital to discuss the promotion of the export of made-in-Laos agricultural […]
Singapore most robust nation in Asia-Pac for data centre operations: Cushman & Wakefield SINGAPORE has been rated Asia-Pacific’s top location for data centres in a report by Cushman & Wakefield. — The Business Times WorldSkills […]
Pres. Duterte commits to improve PH for OFWs President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, October 18, reiterated his pledge to improve the Philippine economy in a bid to help Filipinos working abroad and their families. […]
Illicit substances torched to mark National Day Against Drugs A massive quantity of illicit drugs was burnt at Don Chan Square in Vientiane yesterday to mark the 16th Anniversary of the National Day Against Drugs. […]
Survey: Singapore households throw away S$200m of food and beverage a year Singapore households trash about S$200 million worth of food and beverage each year, the equivalent of S$170 per home a year. — FoodNavigator-Asia […]
PH exports to EU seen topping $10B Philippine exports to the European Union could top $10 billion with companies continuing to benefit from the Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) scheme.on with companies continuing to […]
NA session opens as measures to drive economic growth announced A review of the implementation of the National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2017, discussions on plans for the coming year and introduction of draft laws […]
Singapore exports slip 1.1% in September on electronics slowdown SINGAPORE non-oil domestic exports (NODX) slipped 1.1 per cent from a year ago in September after a 16.7 per cent jump in August, figures released by […]
OFW remittances hit $2.8B in Aug Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) sent home $2.8 billion in August, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported on Monday, with year-on-year growth of 9.4 percent the fastest pace seen in […]
Mekong countries seeking sustainable cultural tourism Government officials charged with training specialist cultural heritage guides and developing relevant policies have joined tourism industry players from Mekong sub-region countries to discover the platform for national level […]
Changi Airport armed with $1.35b fund to export expertise Changi Airport has set up a more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) kitty – partly funded by external investors – to fuel ambitious plans to export […]
Govt infra, capital spending up 18.1% Infrastructure and other capital spending climbed in August, the Budget department said, with government resources having been used for priority public works, education and health projects. — The Manila […]