KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian capital market’s prospects look promising in the second half of 2018 (H2’18) as uncertainties in the market are expected to ease gradually, according to RHB Investment Bank CEO Robert Huray. He said the retail participation of local investors have continued to improve, amid the market volatility and uncertainties over the last […]
Read MoreSmall and medium enterprises (SME) are set to enjoy easier access to finance thanks to a new financial cooperation scheme between Laos and China. Under the scheme, Lao SMEs can access low-interest loans from a total pot of more than 2,487 billion kip (US$300 million), Chinese ambassador to Laos Wang Wentian told Lao and Chinese […]
Read MoreCambodia’s economic outlook remains positive and the economy is forecast to grow at a robust 7 percent this year and next year, according to a report released by the Asian Development Bank on Wednesday. Growth in exports, strong foreign direct investment, growing tourist arrivals and increasing domestic demand should promote strong growth for the next […]
Read MoreState-owned Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE) is planning to build a new oil refinery near an existing state-run facility in Magwe Region, Daw Yin Yin Aung, deputy director of MPE, told The Myanmar Times. The government intends for the project to be implemented in cooperation with the private sector under a Public Private Partnership, in line with […]
Read More(KPL) Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Khampheng Xaysompheng and his Thai Counterpart Pol. Gen. Adul Sangsingkeo opened the Post-Arrival and Reintegration Centre for Migrant Workers, the fourth of its kind, in Mukdahan, Thailand on Apr 4. The centre will be used for choosing, checking and training foreign workers before they can be allowed to […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The local unit of American automotive brand Ford Motor Co. hopes to sustain throughout 2018 the growth it has so far enjoyed this year amid the slowdown currently plaguing most players due to the implementation of higher excise taxes on automobiles. Ford Philippines managing director Bertrand Lessard said the company is off […]
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