Lao morning news for December 25
Laos lost $30 million to corruption this year Corruption in Laos has become worse despite the government’s ramped-up efforts to battle the issue over the past two years, NGOs say. — Investine Russian de-miners in […]
Malaysia morning news for December 25
Malaysia’s economy likely to grow in February-April 2019: DoSM Malaysia’s economy is likely to grow in February to April 2019, says the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). — The Edge Markets Malaysia sees soft power […]
Vietnam morning news for December 24
Reforms are insufficient for small-scale companies in Vietnam Previous reforms are only related to less cumbersome business registration instead of a comprehensive support to the private sector, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). — […]
Malaysia morning news for December 24
(Updated) 2019 Budget will be recalibrated if oil prices dip below US$50: Guan Eng The government will recalibrate the 2019 Budget if the average price of crude oil drops below US$50 per barrel, Finance Minister […]
Vietnam morning news for December 21
Policies to facilitate newcomers in Vietnam’s aviation industry The International Air Transport Association also estimated that between now and 2020, passenger transportation in Vietnam is expected to rise by 16 percent, and from 2020 to […]
Lao morning news for December 21
Official calls for improvements at private healthcare facilities Health authorities say the services offered through private health care have improved in recent years and that most people now have access to better quality services. —Vientiane […]
Malaysia morning news for December 21
Malaysia drew RM139 bil in investments in first 9 months Malaysia attracted a total of RM139.3 billion worth of investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first nine months of 2018, up […]
Vietnam morning news for December 20
Vietnam, third largest rubber exporter, imports $1 billion of synthetic rubber yearly Vietnam takes pride as one of the world’s biggest natural rubber exporter, but it still has to spend nearly $1 billion a year […]
Lao morning news for December 20
Mediation helping manage Laos’ legal case backlog problem Law courts in many Asian countries are overburdened. A perfect storm of factors including rapid economic growth, urbanisation, industrialisation and the withering away of traditional governance systems […]
Malaysia morning news for December 20
Malaysia seafood export limits ‘not likely to have significant impact’ on Singapore supply: AVA Malaysia’s restrictions on fish and shrimp exports are not likely to have a significant impact on Singapore’s overall seafood supply, said […]
Vietnam morning news for December 19
Việt Nam is Asia’s hottest investment destination: Forbes An article published by US magazine Forbes named Việt Nam the hottest investment destination in Asia. — Viet Nam News Vietnam becomes member of UN Commission on […]
Lao morning news for December 19
Laos achieves rice export target to China Laos has achieved its target for exporting rice to China this month after the IDP Rice Mill of Laos signed a trading agreement with China National Cereals, Oils […]