GE sees PHL saving P10 billion in power cost in 25 years OFFICIALS of American giant GE said last week the Philippines could potentially achieve $10 billion (P495.45 billion) in savings over a 25-year power-plant […]
Indonesia re to reduce foreign exchange outflow to up to US$1.5 billion State-owned reinsurance company Indonesia Re is ready to reduce foreign exchange outflow to up to Rp20 trillion, or about US$1.5 billion. — Antara […]
AIIB to approve $150M financing for MM flood project CHINA-LED Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) may approve this week $150 million to finance a Philippine project to improve flood management in Metro Manila, according to […]
Indonesian biodiesel producers turn to China INDONESIAN biodiesel producers are eyeing China as a new promising market amid negative sentiment in the European Union and the United States. — The Nation Diplomatic Condition in Qatar […]
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has long ruled as the undisputed pinnacle of Asean higher education. In almost all international university rankings, with the exception of those that have restricted categories, Nanyang Technological University […]
Thai agencies sued on row over Lao dam Citizens of eight Thai provinces along the Mekong River are suing state agencies because they believe there was inadequate public participation in planning for the Pak Beng […]
Video game spending overtakes TV subscriptions in Singapore According to the report, the past year marked a tipping point in which consumer spending on video games has overtaken consumer spend on TV in Singapore, which […]
Tourists to pay more for accommodation in Malaysia with new tourism tax TRAVELLING to Malaysia is about to get more expensive thanks to a new tourist tax which comes into effect in August. — News.com.au […]
Najib: RM230m set aside to keep Haj costs down Tabung Haji will set aside RM230 million this year to ensure the cost of performing the Haj does not go beyond RM10,000, Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by AEC News Today   @aecnewstoday ADB Driving Supply Chain Finance For Asean SMEs A new video by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) explains how Supply Chain Finance can boost small […]
Bintai Kinden bags RM74.5m job in Myanmar Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd has bagged a US$17.5 million (RM74.5 million) deal in Myanmar to undertake air-conditioning and fire protection installation work. — The Edge Markets MY Global […]
A recent survey by the Singapore-based Asean Studies Centre (ASC) at the Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute of 318 academics, government officials, and civil society organisation across all ten Asean member countries has found the new United States […]