Malaysia’s large banks have the highest board representation for women across the South-east Asian region, outpacing peers in Singapore and the Philippines where the proportion is below 15 per cent. Women make up more than 30 per cent of the boards of top Malaysian lenders, compared with only 9 per cent on average in the […]
Read MoreIn line with this year’s theme for Asean, “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC) on Sunday launched the first paper by its Healthcare Advocacy Group entitled, “Driving Comprehensive Healthcare in Asean”. The paper focuses on making healthcare more readily accessible to Asean citizens in a cost-effective and affordable way. Commenting on the […]
Read MoreTen countries in Asia are among 42 around the world to see a rise in residential prices over the past year, according to the latest research by the International Monetary Fund or IMF. The research survey of residential prices in 63 countries, found 21 countries had recorded a drop in residential prices in the third […]
Read MorePolitical instability threatens Phl economy — think tank MANILA, Philippines — Growth in emerging Asia – especially in developed countries which are major export markets of the Philippines – is expected to remain weak over a 10-year period because of slowing productivity and shrinking working age population, said London-based Capital Economics. In a research brief, […]
Read MoreSEJONG, June 12 (Yonhap) — The head of South Korea’s customs agency discussed signing customs deals meant to facilitate bilateral trade with his counterparts from Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, the agency said Wednesday. Kim Yung-moon, commissioner of the Korea Customs Service, held separate bilateral meetings with the three counterparts on the sidelines of an […]
Read MoreSingapore: United Overseas Bank Ltd is betting South-East Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the United States and China, distancing itself from the approach of its two main rivals that have expanded their focus to Hong Kong and the mainland. “Asean will become a safe haven,” chief executive officer Wee Ee […]
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