A little-known Vietnamese investment firm plans to build a massive $200 million mixed-use development that includes a hotel, casino and water park in the dusty Cambodian border town of Bavet through its fully-owned Malaysian subsidiary, a government official confirmed yesterday. The first phase of the project, dubbed Empire World City, will be constructed on approximately […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The Philippine economy likely grew seven percent in the first quarter of the year, the middle point of the target range for 2017, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said. “There are signs that for the first quarter, we’re going to hit close to the mid-range of this growth target, around seven percent,” […]
Read MoreBRUNEI Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has been working to increase efficiency, eliminate waste and be more productive, and one notable achievement in this regard has been in its wireline operations. The company said in a press release yesterday that despite low oil price posing a challenge to the industry, the situation is also […]
Read MoreDespite the Bank of Thailand’s moves to scale back short-term bond sales and curb the baht’s rapid gains, offshore fund inflows are continuing but money is shifting to long-term bonds, says the central bank chief. Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob reiterated that the reduction in short-term bond issuance is an initial measure and that […]
Read MoreSINGAPOREANS are voting with their wallets when they are unhappy with poor customer service. As many as two in three have not completed a purchase because of poor service in the past year, said the American Express 2017 Global Customer Service Barometer. Their breaking point: Two or more bad experiences before they take their business […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The contribution of the digital economy to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), at about 17% currently, is expected to exceed the projected target of 20% earlier than 2020, said Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah. He expressed confidence that the level could be achieved earlier as Malaysia had started making […]
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