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Malaysia: China biggest foreign investor in manufacturing for fourth year

KUALA LUMPUR: China remains Malaysia’s largest foreign investor in the manufacturing sector for the fourth consecutive year since 2016, with 32 foreign direct investments (FDIs) amounting to US$452.43mil (RM1.87bil) approved in the first six months of 2020. Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Lim Ban Hong said Malaysia approved 79 FDIs worth US$3.74bil (RM15.5bil) […]

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Singapore is frontrunner on sustainable infrastructure investment: HSBC survey

SUSTAINABILITY is fast gaining traction in Singapore’s capital markets, with the Republic’s investors and issuers among the world’s most enthusiastic about sustainable infrastructure investment, according to a recent survey by HSBC. In particular, Singapore’s issuers and investors see strong potential in sustainable infrastructure investment, recording scores above both the regional and global averages alongside Hong […]

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Thailand: New BoT chief flags local unrest

The Bank of Thailand has expressed concern that the ongoing anti-government rallies could further weaken domestic consumption and tourism. The central bank needs to keep a close watch on the situation, said newly appointed governor Setthaput Suthiwart-Narueput, who succeeded Veerathai Santiprabhob on Oct 1. “Basically, the political factor is one of the uncertainties,” Mr Setthaput […]

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Philippine retirement system ranked 4th lowest – survey

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has the fourth worst pension system among 39 countries, according to a study which benchmarks retirement income systems across the globe. Based on the 2020 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, the Philippines’ retirement system ranked 36th out of 39 countries, with an overall index value of 43. The country’s […]

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