ACCCIM: Malaysian businesses positive with higher capex spent in 1H19 Businesses’ cautiousness about their capital expenditure (capex) spending plans have turned positive in the first half of 2019 (1H19) with 58.8% of respondents having increased […]
Rohingya activists slam ASEAN’s call for dialogue with Myanmar Efforts by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to encourage “dialogue” between Rohingya refugees and the Myanmar government have sparked fierce criticism from Rohingya activists, […]
Huge opportunities await foreign investors in Vietnam’s telco industry Vietnam’s telecommunication market is becoming more attractive to foreign investors as it has returned to the growth path in the first half of 2019 after a […]
Headwinds continue to plague M’sia’s industries Manufacturing activity slowed further in July, analysts note, and the latest Malaysia’s Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data suggest that the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19) gross domestic product (GDP) […]
Latest CBM ruling seen as setback for cashless transactions An announcement from the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) disallowing the use of prepaid cards in the local currency is a step backwards for cashless transactions, […]
Vietnamese enterprises struggle to protect trademarks In this era of economic integration, protecting trademarks means protecting the business, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman says. — VnExpress US investigates wind tower imports from […]
Penang to seek RM10b from Putrajaya for transport blueprint Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state will send a “pleading” letter to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for RM10 billion to fund part […]
Myanmar Govt to Launch Satellite, Improve Communications Myanmar is planning to launch its own satellite system, Myanmar Sat 2, next week; the satellite is expected to provide a better communication system across the country, according […]
Vietnam will face severe power shortages from 2021 – ministry Vietnam will contend with severe power shortages from 2021 as electricity demand outpaces the construction of new power plants in the Southeast Asian country, Vietnam’s […]
Malaysia’s PPI declined by 1.8% in June 2019 Malaysia’s Production Price Index (PPI) declined by 1.8% year-on-year (yoy) in June 2019, led by agriculture, forestry & fishing (-9.2%), mining (-6.4%), water supply (- 1.8%) and […]
Myanmar NGO worker shot in restive Rakhine A Plan International aid worker was shot by Myanmar security forces in Rakhine state, the army said Tuesday, the first time an NGO employee has been swept up […]
Vietnamese firms invest over US$277 million abroad in seven months Vietnamese enterprises received investment licences for 90 projects worth US$180.1 million in 30 countries and territories in the first seven months of this year, according […]