Ministry seeks diplomatic solution to India’s restriction on refined palm oil imports The Primary Industries Ministry is seeking diplomatic solutions with India following their move to restrict refined palm oil imports from Malaysia. — The […]
ICJ to rule on emergency measures in Myanmar genocide case UN court’s decision on measures to prevent more harm against Myanmar’s Rohingya minority expected on Jan 23. — Aljazeera China-Myanmar pipeline carries 10.8M tonnes crude […]
Việt Nam-China import-export turnover reaches $117 billion The import-export turnover between Việt Nam and China set a new milestone when reaching nearly US$117 billion last year. — Viet Nam News Steel industry not likely to […]
Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX deliveries on jet’s grounding Malaysia Airlines said today it had suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane’s delayed return to service since it was […]
‘World’s longest internet shutdown cost Myanmar US$75M last year’ Myanmar recorded over 4880 hours of internet blackout time in 2019, costing the country US$75.2 million, a report by a digital privacy organisation estimates. — Myanmar […]
Việt Nam ranks 9th among countries importing US fresh fruits The US’ fresh fruit exports to Việt Nam reached US$97 million in 10 months of last year, as of October 30, a year-on-year increase of […]
Malaysia ranked world’s 16th most peaceful country by Global Peace Index Malaysia is ranked the 16th most peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019. — Malay Mail 100 per […]
Yangon airport installs digital concierge to help passengers The Yangon International Airport on Sunday launched a digital-concierge system aimed at helping travellers in the country’s premier airport, a senior official said. — Myanmar Times Myanmar […]
Vietnam jails Danang ex-chairmen over economic mismanagement A court in Vietnam handed lengthy jail terms on Monday to two former chairmen of Danang city, accused of economic mismanagement, state media reported on Monday. — FMT […]
Malaysia’s shadow economy is 21% of GDP: Guan Eng Malaysia’s shadow economy accounts for 21 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and amounts to an estimated RM300 billion, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. […]
Obstacles to Myanmar’s growth in 2020 The ASEAN Post recently published an article on whether 2020 will be a good year for Myanmar’s economy. — The Asean Post Xi Jinping to visit Myanmar as Suu […]
Vietnam’s coal purchases set to escalate Vietnam will import 12 million tons of coal this year, 30 million tons in 2025 and 50 million tons in 2030 to fuel thermal power plants. — VnExpress Civilian […]