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Philippines: Government overspends on infrastructure, exceeds 9-month target

MANILA, Philippines — Government spending on infrastructure exceeded its target in the first nine months with the Duterte administration’s massive infrastructure program already in full swing, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). According to the latest disbursement performance report of the DBM, spending on infrastructure and other capital outlays reached P570.8 billion […]

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Malaysian palm oil hits over 3-year low on weaker crude prices

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures touched their lowest in more than three years on Wednesday, shedding gains from the previous session, as a plunge in crude oil prices dented sentiment. Palm oil prices are influenced by movements in crude oil, as the edible oil is used as feedstock to make biodiesel. The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 1.3 percent at 1,960 ringgit […]

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Philippines: MVP sees reopening of oil, gas exploration

BUSINESS tycoon Manuel Pangilinan is optimistic the agreements inked by the Philippines and China will result in the resumption of the exploration in the West Philippine Sea. The accord is a “small but significant step both for China and the Philippines,” Pangilinan said during the Meralco Technology & Innovation Summit 2018 held at the listed […]

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Thailand: Govt reveals digital transformation master plan

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is preparing a master plan for collaboration that echoes Asean’s theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, which was chosen by Thailand as the theme of its chairmanship in 2019.  The plan aims to improve and facilitate further intra-Asean cooperation across five categories, namely smart city development, cyber security, […]

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