A lack of economic reform, direction and strategy by Myanmar’s leaders is resulting in a draining of young talent from the country, said U Myint, economist and former chief adviser to the president, during the launch of the World Bank’s report, Myanmar Economic Monitor, on May 17. Among the key findings of this year’s report […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Construction (MOC) is inviting the private sector to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in the construction of an elevated four-lane ring road in Yangon. The MOC on May 18 invited both local and international companies interested in designing, engineering, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining the proposed expressway under a Public […]
Read MoreHANOI/SINGAPORE: A struggle over Internet laws in Vietnam is pitting a government keen on maintaining tight control against US technology companies trying to fight off onerous new rules – with the country’s online dissidents among the biggest losers. The latest conflict centres on new cybersecurity legislation set for a vote by Vietnamese lawmakers later this month. It […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Yogyakarta – Communication and Information Minister Rudiantara said his ministry had shut down some 3,000 accounts and websites with contents about radicalism. Of the accounts closed, more than half are social networking accounts like Facebook and Instagram. “The second highest number or radical accounts came from Youtube,” Rudiantara said in Yogyakarta on Monday, May 21. Rudi said that […]
Read MoreIndonesia will start its quest for the Uber Cup women’s championship title this year with an opening group stage match against Malaysia in Bangkok on Monday afternoon. It is going to be an important match for both countries as they seek a solid foundation to reach the knockout round. In Group D, Indonesia finds itself […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Lotte Mart is still under investment phase in Vietnam, thus its business performance has not reached expectation, said Jeong Seoung Won, Lotte Mart`s CFO in press release sent to local media on May 18. Won said this is a normal practice applying for every business, in which the company has to accept short-term […]
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