VIENTIANE (Xinhua) – The Lao government set its target of economic development in 2017 at seven per cent, one of the highest among regional countries. In an article titled “These Are The Fastest Growing Economies In East Asia In 2017” by Ralph Jennings released on the website of Forbes Magazine in late March, Laos was […]
Read MoreAs Cambodia moves forward with its Industrial Development Policy (IDP), the government is seeking support from international organisations for smooth implementation. The Post’s Kali Kotoski sat down with Li Yong, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), to discuss his findings and how the organisation can help promote government policy. What did you […]
Read MoreTo attract more local and foreign investments in Myanmar, peace and political stability are critical, said Peace Commission chair Dr Tin Myo Win. “It is fundamental. Business is essential for peace and peace is also critical in encouraging business growth. They are co-related. “We also need to think about why the peace process is taking […]
Read MoreMyanmar’s Mingalabar Holding has formed a joint venture with Wing Specialized Bank to provide mobile financial services to the more than 80 percent of people in Myanmar who do not use banks. Kyaw Htoo Linn, founder of Mingalabar, recently spoke to Khmer Times’ May Kunmakara and explained his company’s decision to team up with Wing. […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Real Estate Indonesia (REI) asked the Indonesian Government to cancel its plans in implementing a special task for empty and unrented apartments. According to REI Secretary General of the Central Board, Paulus Totok Lusida, the plan can have negative implications on the industry’s development and national economy. Other than that, Paulus said, property […]
Read MoreBANGKOK (Bangkok Post) – The Thai government expects the country’s overall exports to be slightly affected if the US government introduces punitive measures to tackle its trade deficit as pledged, said Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. The impact on Thai exports is unlikely to be as bad as many fear, Mr. Somkid said after a […]
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