The Hanoitimes – Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is thriving thanks to the market size of its economy. Vietnam is the first beneficiary in Southeast Asia of a startup acceleration program to create business innovation in developing countries supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project Next INnovation with JApan (NINJA) is a startup support program […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Singapore has long been the city of choice for Western expats wanting an easy entree into Asia. Clean, efficient, with low tax rates, it’s often seen as rivalling Hong Kong, especially with that city hit by street protests and unrest over China’s new national security law. Yet just when Singapore should be a magnet […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia’s exports are expected to moderately decline 3.5 per cent this year compared with a growth of 1.7 per cent (worth RM986.38 billion) in 2019, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). Chief executive officer Datuk Wan Latiff Wan Musa said in the first six months of this year, […]
Read MoreNew business registrations fell again in July after rising 3% year-on-year in June, as the business sector remains worried about a second wave of the virus. The Business Development Department reported on Wednesday new business registrations totalled 5,667 in July, down 12% year-on-year from the same month last year, with combined registered capital worth 16.7 billion […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The portal would put more pressure on government agencies in ensuring efficiency of public services, said a senior World Bank official. The launch of the open budget portal on August 26 is a necessary step to meet the growing demand for effective state budget management and ensure efficiency in the allocation and utilization […]
Read MoreState-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) is aiming to focus on improving its asset quality this year and boost low-cost funds amid rising bad loans and eroded profits during the COVID-19 outbreak. The bank’s finance, planning and treasury director Nixon LP Napitupulu stated that among the bank’s strategies was attracting more low-cost funds with a bundled […]
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