JOHOR, Malaysia/JAKARTA: On the southernmost edge of the Asian landmass and on the shores of the busy shipping lanes of the Singapore Strait, Malaysia’s Petronas is starting up a state-of-the art petroleum processing hub, called RAPID. The huge complex in Malaysia’s Johor province is currently testing its systems, running crude oil through its fuel processing […]
Read MoreFor 29-year-old Aprilia Ayu Ramadhani, or Lia, jewelry is not merely a collection of accessories, but a lifesaver. When her car broke down recently, requiring millions of rupiah for the repair, she went to a gold store to trade in her jewelry in return for the cash she badly needed. “It may not always be […]
Read More[MANILA] There is room to ease monetary policy in the Philippines given a cooling in inflation, but the timing of any such action would depend on how the economy fares, the country’s newly-appointed central bank chief said on Friday. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno also said that there is an opportunity to further […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – M&A deals in Vietnam’s finance and banking sector will rise significantly this year, given by an improved business performance of local banks and a government regulation to require banks to meet stricter capital regulations as part of Basel II Accord standards by 2020. Experts anticipated the Vietnamese finance and banking sector will experience […]
Read MoreThe net profit of Phnom Penh SEZ Plc, listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) in the fourth quarter of last year, rose nearly 450 per cent compared to the same period in 2017, while the profit of the Port Authority of Sihanoukville rose only nine per cent. A Phnom Penh SEZ Plc report, submitted […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines wants to expand trade and investment ties with Malaysia by taking advantage of opportunities available in agriculture, manufacturing, technology and innovation, halal and infrastructure. “Through stronger engagements in trade and investment, we are sure to expand our bilateral trade relations and solidify even further the ties between our two countries,” Trade Secretary Ramon […]
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