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Philippines: 26 new mining projects ready to break ground

MANILA, Philippines — At least 26 new mining projects will start development this year even as several stumbling blocks have yet to be resolved. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) director Wilfredo Moncano told The Star 26 new mining projects have complied with the documentary requirements, allowing them to proceed with development. “These are MPSAs (mineral […]

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Thailand: TAT targets holders of cryptocurrencies

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to establish Thailand as the first country to welcome cryptocurrency holders by targeting Japanese tourists in the initial phase. Though the agency downgraded its target for foreign tourist arrivals this year, it sees tourism during the post-pandemic era as emphasising quality and creativity, leading to its plan to […]

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Cambodia: Digital policy framework in view

The government is drafting a 2021-2035 policy framework for Cambodia’s evolving digital socioeconomic environment that optimally facilitates economic growth, according to a press release. The framework focuses on five major priorities – developing digital infrastructure, fostering digital trust and confidence, creating digital citizens, building the digital government and promoting digital businesses. Minister of Economy and […]

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Malaysia: Freight Management profit up 61%

PETALING JAYA: A double-digit growth in international freight services helped to lift Freight Management Holdings Bhd’s net profit by over 61% year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter ended Dec 31,2020. The company told Bursa Malaysia that its net profit in the October-December 2020 period rose to RM6.65mil as compared to RM4.12mil a year earlier. Revenue increased […]

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