Malaysia In Need To Postpone “Developed Country” Target Malaysia will become a developed country not before 2022, missing its longstanding “Vision 2020” target by at least two years, based on current government projections. — Investvine […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Singapore PM: ASEAN “steadfast” in upholding multilateral trading system The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains “steadfast” in upholding an open and rules-based multilateral […]
Malaysia to abolish death penalty Malaysia’s cabinet has agreed to abolish the death penalty and halt pending executions, a move that has been hailed by international human rights groups and foreign diplomats. — Aljazeera Govt […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Cebit Asean Thailand to kick off next week Bangkok is hosting “Cebit Asean Thailand” to offer possibilities for established businesses and start ups wishing to […]
Most housing units launched in H1 cost RM500,000 and below The proportion of residential properties launched in the price range of RM500,000 and below experienced a jump to 65 per cent of total launches in […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Vietnam fastest growing Asean economy, says British bank Driven by strong FDI-supported electronics manufacturing and rising consumption, Vietnam’s GDP growth is likely to reach 7 […]
Malaysia may introduce new taxes, sell assets to pay debt: PM Mahathir Malaysia may introduce new taxes and sell assets such as land to pay down debt, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (Oct […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Duterte to call for economic resilience in ASEAN President Duterte is set to call the call for economic resilience in the Association of Southeast Asian […]
MoF approves 45 PPP projects (updated) Some 45 out of the 67 public private partnership (PPP) projects under the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) that are under review have been approved. — The Star Online […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asia’s health protection gap widens to US$1.8 trillion: Swiss Re THE health protection gap in Asia is estimated to have reached US$1.8 trillion, representing 40 million […]
4% cut for Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak cost, RM660mil saved The overall development cost of the Pan Borneo Highway project on Sarawak’s side is expected to be cut by some RM660mil from RM16.49bil. — The […]
Asean morning news Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN countries seek to forge stronger ties against terrorism The 2018 Southeast Asia Counter-Terrorism Symposium kicked off here Thursday, aimed at discussing ways towards greater concerted […]