After joining GMTI this year, Indonesia should be proud, because it was finally able to rank first in the world’s halal tourism, along with Malaysia, with a total score of 78 Indonesia, which has been aggressively developing its halal tourism industry over the last five years, has been named the world’s best halal tourist destination, […]
Read MoreLao PDR has experienced rapid economic growth over the past 25 years. While this growth has contributed to lower rates of poverty, it has not been widely shared, and inequality has widened. Growth has been largely attributed to natural resource-based sectors, large infrastructure projects, and public sector spending. To sustain strong growth in the future, the private sector […]
Read MoreLabour Minister Ith Samheng yesterday highlighted the importance of preparing Cambodia’s labour market to face challenges raised by the advancement of technology. The Ministry of Labour yesterday hosted an event in Phnom Penh to discuss the future of work with labour experts from the government and unions, and also UN resident coordinator Pauline Tamesis. Mr […]
Read MoreVinamilk, Vietnam’s largest dairy company, has teamed up with Lao and Japanese businesses to build an organic dairy farm and resort in Xieng Khuang province. Construction of the project officially kicked off on the Xieng Khuang plateau last week. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone, senior officials from Laos […]
Read MoreChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is vying to build up its footprint in Thailand by negotiating with WHA Corporation for the latter’s industrial estate land in Chachoengsao. The move would be Alibaba’s second major investment in Thailand and would leverage its supply chain in Asean. Last year Alibaba invested 11 billion baht in the government’s flagship Eastern […]
Read MoreTHE mid-year population estimate of Brunei Darussalam for 2018 was 442,400 persons compared to 429,500 persons in 2017. This represented a growth rate of three per cent, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE). The population was made up of 233,400 males (52.8 per cent) and 209,000 females (47.2 per cent). The […]
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