China funded 1.4 million USD for the planning of a controversial train project in Vietnam China had funded 10 million yuan (1.4 million USD) for the preliminary planning of a controversial train project in Vietnam […]
Penang making efforts to ship over 200 containers of plastics to origin countries Forty-two containers of plastic waste that are due to be shipped back to the United Kingdom account for just a fraction of […]
Myanmar’s military companies should be sanctioned Business with military companies in Myanmar would only further empower the army. — Aljazeera Myanmar’s economy grows between six and seven per cent and it is among ASEAN’s fastest-growing […]
Visa duration for foreign investors in Vietnam to depend on investment size In the previous version, the law stipulated the duration of an investment visa for investors is not longer than five years, which was […]
CM: Malaysia cannot be too dependent on fossil fuels, renewable energy is the way forward Malaysia has to relook at its energy policy if it were to achieve a ‘Clean Malaysia’ status, said Chief Minister […]
China seeks road, river route via Ayeyarwady for economic corridor China is planning to build vital trade and logistics links with Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady River as part of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) to […]
Nations Aim for Inclusive Trade; Vietnam Uses Small-Business Loans to Get There When politicians try to win votes by blaming foreigners for stealing jobs, economists say they ignore technology, which is what is really replacing […]
UK to take back 42 containers of plastic scrap illegally shipped to Malaysia Britain will take back 42 containers filled with plastic waste that had been illegally shipped to Malaysia, authorities said on Monday. — […]
Speculative Yangon city mega-project draws ‘white elephant’ concerns for Myanmar On the western bank of the muddy Hlaing River, development and prosperity is a distant view. It can be seen across the expanse of water […]
Vietnam affirms no problems left in canceling nuclear power projects The government affirms that the revocation would cause no negative effects on the national power security and public debt. — The Hanoitimes Vietnam has become […]
Malaysia considers purchase of Indian jet fighters Malaysia has expressed interest in purchasing India’s Tejas multi-role combat aircraft, despite strained ties with New Delhi over Kashmir. — Nikkei Asian Review (paywall) Saifuddin Nasution: Franchise industry […]
Construction Ministry continues implementing low-cost, staff rental housing projects The Ministry of Construction will continue implementing low-cost housing projects near Thilawa Industrial Zone in Thanlyin Township, Hlinethaya Township (Kyansitmin) and Dagon Seikkan Township (Yoma) and […]