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Infrastructure gaps in region mean business for Singapore SMEs
IF YOU were to order a can of Coke on a remote holiday island in the Philippines at midday, chances are it won’t be cold. With no central source of electricity, most food and retail establishments on such off-grid islands run on portable diesel generators, which are switched on for a mere four hours a […]
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Lack of retail offerings in Myanmar yields growth opportunities for investors
Demand for retail space has been on the rise in Yangon, where the population has swelled and living standards are improving. Earlier this year, the government also permitted foreign ownership of local wholesalers and retailers and last month allowed businesses in the sector to trade in a total of 24 products. Ko Nay Min Thu, […]
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Vietnam holds large potential for M&A activities: Deputy PM
The Hanoitimes – The government is determined to ensure the lawful rights of investors through legal frameworks and stabilizing macro-economic conditions, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue. Vietnam’s ongoing efforts to reform the public sector and the financial system as well as deepen global economic integration turn the country into an attractive merger and acquisition […]
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Indonesia: Maybank launches savings account with health insurance benefits
PT Bank Maybank Indonesia on Wednesday launched MySaveR, a savings account with health insurance benefits, in partnership with PT Allianz Life Indonesia. MysaveR offers 100 percent savings with deposit limits from Rp 100 million (US$6,926) to Rp 1 billion with additional health insurance benefits covering medicines, diagnosis, immunization and hospitalization in 800 hospitals in Indonesia, said […]
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Malaysian palm oil price Palm up 1% on zero tax forecast, technical rebound
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose 1 percent by close of trade on Wednesday, reversing losses from earlier in the day to chart a fourth straight day of gains on expectations that Malaysia’s crude palm oil export duty for September could be a zero rate. The benchmark palm oil contract for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange […]
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