The Customs Bureau of HCM City proposes to collect infrastructure fees at seaports The Customs Bureau of HCM City has proposed that city authorities collect infrastructure fees at seaports to increase revenue for the city. […]
How Islamic finance can work with fintech to promote financial inclusion in Malaysia Islamic finance has recently gained popularity in the Southeast Asian market due to its advantages. Apart from being a promising instrument to […]
Aung San Suu Kyi to ‘lead team’ to Hague to fight Rohingya genocide case Aung San Suu Kyi will travel to the Hague to appear before the International Court of Justice after Gambia filed a […]
Vietnam Takes ‘Drastic Steps’ to Stop Fraudulent Exports to U.S. Vietnam is intensifying efforts to crack down on Chinese exporters trying to route products through the Southeast Asian nation to bypass higher U.S. tariffs, a […]
Malaysia in talks with partners to produce palm oil-based bio-jet fuel Malaysia aims to start producing palm oil-based bio-jet fuel within five years and is in talks with several potential partners about setting up a […]
Myanmar’s Military Eyes Overseas Weapons Sales After showcasing its light arms at a Thai weapons trade show, Myanmar’s military says it has the potential to raise cash from international sales. — Irrawaddy Four hydropower projects […]
Vietnam raises cap on foreign ownership at domestic airlines to 34% There will be no difference in the required minimum amount of capital for airlines providing international and domestic air transport services. — The Hanoitimes […]
New law to regulate dams nationwide in pipeline, says minister The Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry is drawing up a law to regulate the country’s 104 dams as currently there is none that specifically […]
Restrictive laws, abuses shackle Myanmar’s internet freedom: group Internet freedom in Myanmar is shackled by restrictive laws, an indication that the democratisation efforts of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) are failing, according to […]
Vietnam posts import-export revenue of over US$428 billion in 10 months Vietnam reported US$428.63 billion worth of import and export revenue in the first 10 months of 2019, up 8% compared to the same period […]
Malaysia’s pledge to embrace automation, e-payments and Industrial Revolution 4.0 tops employment needs in 2020 Steering Malaysia in the direction of progress in the decade ahead is the constant drive towards a cashless society and […]
Myanmar rejects court probe into crimes against Rohingyas Myanmar’s government rejected the International Criminal Court’s decision to allow prosecutors to open an investigation into crimes committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority. — AP Myanmar approves […]