PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will discuss with Indonesia to formulate the best strategy to protect the oil palm industry of both countries in the near future, said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali. (pic) He said this was in line with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s call for the framework […]
Read MoreThe Commerce Ministry is scheduled to propose to parliament on Tuesday the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact, the world’s biggest free trade deal, signed by 15 nations in Asia-Pacific including Thailand last November. Sansern Samalapa, commerce vice-minister, said the ministry expects the pact to sail through parliamentary ratification. Under the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to combat money laundering by requiring more transparency in the identity of shareholders in corporations. The SEC is putting in place a number of measures that will prevent corporations from concealing the identity of their owners. These measures will make it difficult […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Public Works said on Saturday that the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville is 93 percent complete. Minister of Public Works Sun Chanthol said during an inspection visit that the wastewater treatment plant will enhance the image of the coastal beach province for tourism and investment. Increasing the capacity of […]
Read MoreSingapore’s efforts to open its borders are stalling, with a plan to allow business travellers to avoid quarantine and stay in a dedicated facility near the airport still not materialising. The Connect@Singapore pilot programme for businesspeople and so-called high-economic value travellers was due to get going in January, yet the tourism board hasn’t selected operators for […]
Read MoreThe seaport and logistics industry was forecast to grow significantly on the prospect of global trade recovery in 2021 when the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 is administered worldwide. SSI Securities Company expects the revenue of the seaport and logistics industry would expand by 10 per cent this year. Despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, […]
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