KUALA LUMPUR: SME Bank Malaysia Bhd, which is embarking on a two-year transformation programme, is targeting to approve RM3.5bil in financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this year. Group president and CEO Aria Putera Ismail (pic) said the amount, which it is targeting to approve, is higher than last year’s figure of RM1.8bil. Since […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — A tighter timeline to finalize concession agreements has been set by the government for proponents who have submitted unsolicited proposals for port projects. Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Jay Santiago said he has been ordered by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade to wrap up negotiations for unsolicited proposals within a maximum of […]
Read MoreThe Cambodia – Indonesia Friendship Trade Fair will be held this weekend in Siem Reap, with Indonesia hoping it will serve to boost trade between the two nations. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia Speaking in a press conference Friday, Indonesian Ambassador Sudirman Haseng said the upcoming trade fair will “boost economic […]
Read MoreA World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel has upheld the Philippines’ claims that Thailand has been violating international customs law. The dispute initiated by the Philippines in 2008 affects that nation’s exports of cigarettes to Thailand, according to a statement released on Friday at www.dti.gov.ph. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said: “This WTO dispute has been […]
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