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Cambodia: Second section of western rail line opens

The railroad connecting Serey Sophorn in Poipet to Battambang, a section of the western rail line that runs for 65 kilometres, officially opened Sunday. The service will stop at Serey Sophorn, Mongkul Borey, Chomka Jek, Phnom Toch, Toul Somrong, Chroy Sdao, Chundeu Sva, Otaky, Siem and Battambang. Cambodia is now one step closer to having […]

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The untold success story of Asean trade policy

Asean finance ministers recently concluded their 22nd meeting in Singapore, as the 10-country bloc embarks on the second half of its journey toward its centennial. Having come this far to be the longest serving grouping in the developing world, it is timely to ask, how has it fared economically?  Assessments of Asean as a regional integration […]

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Malaysia: Property retail segment consolidates

PETALING JAYA: Although the property retail scene will remain challenging in the next couple of years as a result of rising retail space and the competition brought about by e-commerce, the retail sector will continue to grow, albeit at a much slower pace, backed by more “targeted valued content and offerings” using different delivery channels. Piecing […]

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Philippines: BSP sees more FDI, hot money due to BBB

MANILA, Philippines — The strong macroeconomic fundamentals and government’s massive infrastructure build up is seen helping the Philippines survive external shocks through higher investments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said the strength of the country’s economy is anchored not only on foreign direct investments (FDIs), but also on […]

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