Investors Shrug Off Terror Attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines Investors in Asia have shrugged off terror attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines this week, but authorities are struggling to prevent further attacks and protect […]
‘Organ traffickers’ arrested Two people have been arrested in Cambodia for allegedly “trafficking organs” during a year-long operation involving at least 10 victims and frequent trips to India, officials said yesterday. — The Phnom Penh […]
Noble Group dealt fresh blow as Fitch cuts its ratings yet again Noble Group Ltd received a fresh blow as Fitch Ratings Ltd cut the embattled commodity trader’s rating for a second time in the […]
Logistics association to assist in national plan on competitiveness The Việt Nam Logistics Association (VLA) on Wednesday launched a ceremony to implement the Government’s first national action plan to improve the country’s competitiveness and its […]
Trump Shows Signs He Will Rekindle US-Vietnam Relations Vietnam is eyeing a chance to restart prized trade and security ties with the United States, while checking the persuasive influence of old rival China following a […]
Brexit Britain’s Singapore obsession A pro-Brexit argument that always makes me giggle a little is that leaving the European Union will allow the UK to become the new Singapore. That’s right – the land of […]
Vietnam seeks preferential Trump treatment While the Southeast Asian nation seems a likely target for new US trade sanctions, recent revelations indicate a special deal could be on the cards. — Southeast Asia ‘Alarming’ executions […]
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University: Asean’s Best Under 50 When it comes to quality tertiary education Singapore’s title as the higher education centre of Asean can not be challenged, with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) ranked as […]
HNA Group Plans to Acquire CWT for $1 Billion HNA Group Co. plans to acquire logistics provider CWT Ltd. after almost a year of exclusive talks in a deal valuing the Singapore company at about […]
Vietnam among top investors in Cambodia as bilateral trade grows VIETNAM is Cambodia’s third-largest partner and continues to be among the top five investors in this country, with bilateral trade reaching US$3 billion (Bt108 billion) […]
Trump’s Trade Threats Forcing Export-Dependent Vietnam to Pivot President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a Pacific Rim trade deal was viewed as a glancing blow by Vietnam’s Phu Tai Corp., which makes furniture for Wal-Mart outlets. […]
New Zika cluster at Flower Road/Hendry Close, close to ongoing Simon Place cluster The second Zika cluster of this year has been confirmed at Flower Road/Hendry Close, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday […]