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Cambodia: Commerce Minister calls for self-reliance

As Cambodia continues its impressive economic development and reaches higher stages of industrialisation and social well-being, there is an urgent need to prepare for future cutbacks in international development assistance, the Commerce Minister said on Friday. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Import-Export and One Province One Product Fair in Phnom Penh last week, […]

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Japan-based credit rater affirms Philippines’ investment grade

MANILA, Philippines — A Japan-based agency has affirmed the Philippines’ credit rating on the back of stable financial system and positive economic outlook, as well as “diminishing” risk of diplomatic ties dampening the economy under the Duterte administration. In a statement, Research & Investment (R&I) Rating Inc. on Tuesday kept the Philippines’ foreign currency issuer […]

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Thailand: BoI sending signal with EEC perks

The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved the investment categories in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECI) and the Eastern Economic Corridor of Digital (EECD) that will be entitled to its promotional privileges. Secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit said the investment categories in the EECI are required to conform to six targeted industries designated by the […]

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Ride – hailing Firm Grab Launches Services in Cambodia

TEMPO.CO, Phnom Penh – Ride-hailing firm Grab on Tuesday said it has launched services in Cambodia, expanding its presence to an eighth country in Southeast Asia where it is the biggest rival of Uber Technologies Inc. The Singapore-headquartered firm said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport to support infrastructure development. […]

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Malaysia to see 3.2% real wage growth in 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: The average salary in Malaysia is expected to grow by 3.2% in 2018, an increase over the 1.3% growth recorded in 2017, said global management consulting firm, Korn Ferry Hay Group (Korn Ferry). In a statement today, Korn Ferry projected that financial services, construction and property development and management industries, are expected to […]

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