An interministerial task force has been established to ease simmering tensions between Cambodian and Chinese business owners in the coastal resort town of Sihanoukville, the latest sign that a huge influx of Chinese investment is causing problems on Cambodia’s coast. The group was created last Wednesday, the same day that Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Yun […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Local travel agencies will again have the capacity to expand their network and offer more services to the public as the 3rd International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE) opens on Feb. 9 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The business-to-business (B2B) component of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association’s (PTAA) annual Travel […]
Read MoreAli Baba Cloud under Ali Baba Group, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Malaysia Digital Economic Corporations collaborate in a project referred as Malaysia City Brain to improve city management. The first phase of the project involves improving traffic system with the help of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. This is the first project implemented outside China.Malaysia Digital […]
Read MoreThe Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) recorded foreign investment of US$4.8 billion in the digital economy last year. “The realization, however, may take place over several years,” said BPKM head Thomas Lembong during a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday as reported by kontan.co.id. The figure indicates an annual growth of 30 to 50 percent in start-up […]
Read MoreCustoms will practice a new car importing system under which import valuations for cars will change this year. As such, car importers should ensure they are clear about the new system, said U Soe Tun, chair of Myanmar Automobile Manufacturers and Distributors Association (MAMDA). Up until 2017, imported car prices were based on the Cost, […]
Read MoreThe property market is expected to grow by 5-10% this year, led by the condominium sector and driven by myriad positive factors, say experts. Atip Bijanonda, president of the Housing Business Association, said the purchasing power of potential buyers remains strong this year, particularly in Greater Bangkok, while banks are starting to lend to more […]
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