Light vehicle sales in Asean are expected to show healthy growth this year, led by a rosier outlook for Thailand, but there are gloomier prospects for other key markets, according to research firm LMC Automotive. LMC reported sales across the region rose by 3% to 829,307 units in the first quarter, counting only passenger cars and […]
Read MoreCOMPANIES are keen to tap the growth prospects in Asean, but find it tough to overcome regulatory barriers, identify suitable business partners and hire the right talent to support growth, a new survey has found. Four in five respondents to the poll, conducted by The Business Times and Standard Chartered Bank, said their companies have […]
Read MoreCambodia’s commerce minister on Monday encouraged counterparts in India and the three other Asean countries included in the CLMV group (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) to strengthen their relationships, in hopes that collaboration will further boost economies and reinforce trade. Speaking at the fifth edition of the India-CLMV business summit in Phnom Penh, which focused […]
Read MoreAPART FROM BEING a tourist hub, Phuket – in southern Thailand – is a classic example of the opportunities – and challenges – that come with the rapid urbanisation that is taking Southeast Asian economies by storm. Increased population and inbound tourism is pushing its infrastructure to the limit. Cities all over Southeast Asia – […]
Read MoreFighting against fake news and improving citizens’ digital literacy are the top two priorities at the Asean Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) conference. “Like the rest of world, Asean is undergoing a digital transformation and citizens need to get ready for this new age of digital information and technology,” said S Iswaran, Singapore’s communications and information […]
Read MoreSoutheast Asia’s demand for tech talent continues to soar in online hiring across the IT and Telecom industry, as organisations evolve their tech capabilities in the region. In line with the positive trend displayed in January 2018, both Singapore and Malaysia reported double-digital annual growth of 22% and 52% respectively, in February. This is according […]
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