Rural areas to receive electricity powered by renewable sources: Minister Rural areas far from the national grid will get electricity through renewable energy sources, says Minister of Electricity and Energy U Win Khine. — Myanmar […]
Industry 4.0 to boost GDP: experts The Fourth Industrial Revolution could increase Viet Nam’s GDP by between US$28.5 billion and $62.1 billion – equivalent to a rise of 7 to 16 per cent – by […]
Malaysia’s New Attraction: Durian Tourism Malaysia, well known as a country with delicious durian fruits, now plans to go big on durian tourism, Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Sim Tze Tzin said, according to […]
Over 80pc of social investments in microfinance: report Social investment in Myanmar has increased but there is still a need to further deployment of capital, the Singapore-based Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) says. — Myanmar […]
Vietnam recommended to develop high-speed railway Experts from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have recommended Vietnam develop a high-speed railway network with the track gauge of 1,435mm. — VNA NET Vietnam reconsiders luxury tax to […]
Malaysia’s AirAsia falls to first quarterly loss since 2015 as fuel costs rise AirAsia Group Bhd flipped to a net loss in the fourth quarter, its first quarterly loss in more than three years as […]
Although Singapore remains the undisputed business hub of Asean a recently released international trade connectivity survey also found rapid improvements in other Asean member states. Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam (along with Mozambique) were highlighted […]
Rohingya crisis: UN investigates its ‘dysfunctional’ conduct in Myanmar The UN has launched an inquiry into its conduct in Myanmar over the past decade, where it has been accused of ignoring warning signs of escalating […]
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways and VietJet signed deals to buy 110 aircraft from Boeing during Donald Trump’s visit to Hanoi Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways and VietJet just signed deals to buy 110 aircraft from Boeing during The […]
Tourism sector contributed RM84.1 billion to Malaysia economy in 2018 The tourism sector contributed RM84.1 billion (US$20.7 billion) to Malaysia’s economy last year, up by 2.4 per cent compared to the RM82.2 billion the previous […]
Govt to Boost Electric Car Market With 49 New Charging Stations Industry Minister U Khin Maung Cho on Friday said the government will allow private companies that partner with it to set up and operate […]
Cement import growth of 85% is driven by Vietnam Vietnam was the major driver of an 85percent year-on-year increase in cement imports into South Africa last year, according to construction market intelligence firm Industry Insight. […]