Cambodian political parties begin campaigns for general election Cambodian political parties launched a three-week campaign on Saturday for the July 29 general election. — Xinhua NEC Recognizes over 60,000 National and International Observers, 910 Journalists […]
Vietnam begins work on $218mn solar power project Designed with the capacity of 204 megawatts, this is considered the largest solar power project in the country so far. — Tuoi Tre Cashew sector calls for […]
Malaysia’s review of China-related projects not affecting Alibaba’s investment plans The review of China-related projects in Malaysia has not faltered e-commerce giant Alibaba Group’s plans to continue to invigorate investments in Malaysia. — New Straits […]
EU Launches Fact Finding Mission to Assess Cambodia’s Rights Compliance The European Union on Thursday launched a week-long fact-finding mission to assess Cambodia’s compliance with its human rights obligations as dictated by a tariff-free export […]
Arrests in Vietnam over ‘terrorist’ bomb at police post Seven people have been arrested in Vietnam, including three on terrorism charges, for bombing a police station in Ho Chi Minh City last month in a […]
Malaysia investigates China-backed project’s link with 1MDB Malaysia is investigating whether part of a loan from a Chinese state-owned bank for projects worth US$2.3 billion (S$3.1 billion) was used to help repay dues of the […]
Self-sustaining, pushing nation’s performance, PM calls business The private sector is a key bulwark for the government’s efforts and achievements in performing its task as a facilitator for business and socio-economic development, Prime Minister Thongloun […]
Laos offers dam bonds EDL-Generation Public Company, Laos’ electricity producer, has announced coupons for its baht-denominated bond offerings of up to Bt17.5 billion. — The Nation Vietnam’s exports to Laos up 9.8 percent in first […]
Cambodia restores railway link to Thailand after 45 years Cambodia on Wednesday (Jul 4) reopened the final stretch of a railway running from the capital Phnom Penh to the border with neighbouring Thailand, the first […]
Transport and energy infrastructure key growth drivers in Vietnam Vietnam’s economy grew 7.1 per cent in the first half of 2018, mainly driven by industry, construction and services – particularly wholesale and retail, transport, banking […]
Malaysia suspends construction of major Belt and Road rail project The project owner of Malaysia’s US$20 billion East Coast Railway Link has told its main Chinese contractor to suspend work, both companies said on Wednesday […]
Spending cuts mulled to minimise budgetary tensions The government is contemplating a cut in budget expenditure to maintain financial liquidity following a revenue shortfall during the past four months of this year. — Vientiane Times […]