Asean Morning News For April 14

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Korea at top of Asean summit agenda
Asean leaders are expected to discuss tensions on the Korean Peninsula at the upcoming Asean summit in Manila later this month while issues related to the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims are still regarded as a “non-Asean” matter, officials said this week.
– Bangkok Post

After years of soaring growth, Asia’s fuel demand falters
After years of often explosive growth, fuel consumption in Asia’s biggest economies is stuttering, undermining efforts led by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to end a global supply glut and lift prices.
– FMT News/ Reuters

Singapore stocks lead Southeast Asia fall
Southeast Asian markets ended in negative territory on Thursday, with Singapore leading the pack as the city-state’s central bank cautioned about the global economic growth, signalling a reluctance to tighten policy anytime soon.
— Bangkok Post

Korea at top of Asean summit agenda
Asean leaders are expected to discuss tensions on the Korean Peninsula at the upcoming Asean summit in Manila later this month while issues related to the plight of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims are still regarded as a “non-Asean” matter, officials said this week.
— Bangkok Post

 

 

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World Bank revises Indonesia’s economic growth estimates down to 5.2 percent
The World Bank has revised its estimated rate of Indonesian economic growth down to 5.2 percent in its April edition of the East Asia and Pacific Economic Update report, compared to the 5.3 percent set in the January edition of the Indonesia Economic Quarterly.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/04/13/world-bank-revises-indonesias-economic-growth-estimates-down-to-5-2-percent.html
— The Jakarta Post

Indonesia’s Import Growth Down, Export Growth Up in March
Indonesia’s import growth slowed in March, while export growth accelerated slightly, a Reuters poll showed.
— Jakarta Globe

Indonesia needs 113 million skilled workers
Indonesia would need 113 million skilled workers in 2030 to develop its potential to become the worlds seventh largest economy, Manpower Minister M Hanif Dhakiri said.
— Antara News

DBS seeks to tap US$289 billion opportunity in Indonesian wealth
DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia’s largest lender, is focusing on expanding its wealth business in Indonesia, where a tax amnesty has prompted rich citizens to declare billions of dollars that are now being targeted by private banks.
— The Straits Times

Rp81 trillion worth of foreign capital flow into Indonesia: BI
Bank Indonesia has said Rp81 trillion worth of foreign capital had flowed into Indonesian financial market until the second week of this year or a 35 percent increase from Rp60 trillion in the same period last year.
— Antara News

China Railway Rolling Stock lands US$364 million Indonesia deal
Chinese rail car manufacturer China Railway Rolling Stock (CRRC) announced on Wednesday a deal to provide 11 eight-car trains to Indonesia for the Jakarta-Bandung rail project.
— Asia Times

Demand for banking loans slows down in Q1
Demand for banking loans in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2017 fell significantly, according to the results of a survey conducted by Bank Indonesia (BI).
— Antara News

IFC to extend $35m debt to Indonesia’s Indosurya Inti Finance
IFC – the private lending arm of the World Bank – will extend debt worth $35 million to Indosurya Inti Finance, a multi finance company based in Indonesia.
— Deal Street Asia

Anti-LGBT discrimination is losing Indonesia as much as $12 billion every year, study says
Anti-LGBT discrimination could be costing Indonesia $12 billion every year, according to a new study.
— Pink News

Toshiba Wins Major Order in Indonesia for Two 1,000MW Ultra-Supercritical Steam Turbines and Generators
Toshiba Corporation (Tokyo: 6502) announced today that it has won an order to supply two 1,000MW ultra-supercritical steam turbines and generators (STG), main transformers and related equipment, and a 500kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) for Tanjung Jati B Coal-fired Power Plant Unit 5 & 6 Expansion Project in the Republic of Indonesia.
— Power Magazine

Indonesia, S Korea develop biomass energy
The Indonesian government, through the state-owned forestry company Perhutani, and a South Korean investor developed biomass power plants for a sago factory in Kais sub district, South Sorong district, West Papua province.
— Antara News

US TO LAUNCH PROBE INTO ARGENTINA, INDONESIA BIODIESEL IMPORTS
The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it was starting an investigation into imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia for possible dumping and subsidization.
— Jerusalem Post Israel News

Indonesia sentences NZ woman to 30 months for drugs
An Indonesian court has sentenced a New Zealand woman to 2 years in jail for possessing methamphetamine.
— Bangkok Post

Tensions lurk behind Pence’s ‘partnership’ visit to Indonesia
Washington has billed Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Indonesia next week as a booster for the Strategic Partnership between the world’s second- and third-largest democracies, but a raft of bilateral tensions could sap the goodwill from his trip.
— Channel NewsAsia

Indonesia: General Atlantic-backed Starbucks operator MAP Boga mulls IPO this year
Starbucks operator MAP Boga Adiperkasa, which is also backed by American equity firm General Atlantic, is planning to tap the capital market this year.
— Deal Street Asia

US Vice President Mike Pence Should Cancel Visit to Indonesia: Expert
A professor of international law at the University of Indonesia said on Thursday (13/04) that United States Vice President Mike Pence should cancel his visit to the country, citing President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policy initiatives.
— Jakarta Globe

Indonesia to Export Automotive Spare Parts to Pakistan
Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Iwan Suyudhie Amri held a meeting with Pakistani importers association in an effort to boost the export of Indonesia’s automotive spare parts to Pakistan.
— Netralnews

Balance Between Rights and Duties Should Protect Journalists From Violence: Wiranto
Chief Security Minister Wiranto said it is important to maintain a balance between rights and duties to avoid violence against journalists on duty.
— Jakarta Globe

Garuda’s Maintenance Subsidiary Eyes $300m IPO in Q3
Garuda Indonesia, the country’s flag carrier, will target a sale of between $200-300 million for the initial public offering of its maintenance unit later this year.
— Jakarta Globe

Jokowi Disappointed By Saudi Arabia Investment
President Joko Widodo, also known as President Jokowi, had something to say about the visit from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman a few months ago. It was an unforgettable moment for some of the Indonesian citizens who greeted the King throughout his visit in Indonesia.
— Tempo

Wreckage of missing Grand Caravan aircraft found
A Grand Caravan plane belonging to airline company PT Spirit Avia Sentosa (Flying SAS), which was reported missing, has been found in a search operation conducted by the Associated Mission Aviation (AMA) Papua on Thursday.
— The Jakarta Post

 

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Malaysia Morning News

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Malaysia mulls enforcing cap on foreign insurer ownership
Malaysia is weighing tougher enforcement of a cap on foreign ownership of insurers as it seeks to boost local participation in the industry, people with knowledge of the matter said.
– FMT News/ Bloomberg
Malaysia enjoying solid economic growth, says Wee

Malaysia’s February trade figure of RM134.83bil is almost one-third higher than that achieved in the same period last year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
– The Star Online

World Bank expects Malaysia to post 4.3% GDP growth
The World Bank expects Malaysia’s to record a modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3% this year from 4.2% in 2016, driven by private consumption.
– FMT News/ Bloomberg

HSBC Malaysia sees slower loan growth
Loan growth in the Malaysian banking industry will be at a more moderate level this year compared with previous years, said HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd.
– The Edge

Number of ultra-high-net-worth Malaysians growing
KUALA LUMPUR: The ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in Malaysia recorded a 3% increase in 2016 compared to a 15% decline in 2015, said Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2017.
– The Star Online

Malaysia turns to China on first foray into robotics
Malaysia’s first foray into robotics technology is currently in the offing with help from Chinese expertise.
– New Straits Times

Prime land sold at a loss poser
Property consultants are puzzled over how one of the most prime pieces of land in Malaysia bought 10 years ago was sold at a loss.
– The Star Online

Malaysia Central Bank to Support Agencies Probing Flow of Funds to North Korea
Malaysia’s central bank said on Thursday it will support law enforcement agencies investigating the possible flow of funds to North Korea, after Reuters reported the North Korean head of a Malaysian firm had for years sent money to Pyongyang’s leadership.
– U.S. News & World Report/ Reuters

MALAYSIA GOVT CAUGHT LYING AGAIN – BECAUSE OF NAJIB: SWISS AG CONTRADICTS MINISTER, SAYS NO MLA REQUESTED
Malaysia did not request the Swiss government to assist in its investigations into SRC International, said the Office of the Attorney-General of Switzerland (OAG).
– Malaysia Chronicle

Malaysia lowers May crude palm oil export tax to 7% – govt circular
Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer after Indonesia, will lower its crude palm export tax to 7% in May, down from 7.5% in April, according to a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website on Thursday.
– The Edge

First Online Telehealth Platform Debuts In Malaysia
DoctorOnCall.com.my debuts as Malaysia’s first online telehealth platform that connects patients with an extensive network of doctors and medical practitioners through the convenience of audio or video call.
– Malaysiandigest

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Top Malaysian Companies at the 13th Annual Malaysia Excellence Awards
Frost & Sullivan today honored top Malaysian firms at the 13th annual Malaysia Excellence Awards banquet, held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
– PR Newswire

SP Setia shares to be suspended
Property developer SP Setia Bhd has requested for the company’s shares to be suspended from 9am today, pending a material announcement.
– The Star Online

Malaysia launches traffic data platform
The Malaysian government has launched a platform which will help tackle traffic congestion and safety issues in the country, Digital News Asia reported today.
– GOVInsider

Heineken Malaysia downgraded to hold
Brewer Heineken Malaysia Bhd has been downgraded to a “hold” after reporting a weaker first quarter ended March 31, stemming from soft consumer sentiment.
– The Star Online

Bedtel to Offer Affordable Beds for Budget Travellers in Johor Bahru
Bedtel, the newly-launched youth-centric hotel located at the vibrant Bandar Seri Alam township in Johor Bahru will offer 312 clean and cosy beds starting from just RM30.
– PropertyGuru

 

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SBS Philippines okays $4m share buyback, $50m debt deal
SBS Philippines Corp, a listed chemical traders and distributor firm diversifying into property and investment business, has launched a $4 million (P200 million) buyback programme and approved a $50 million (P2.5 billion) debt agreement with Security Bank Corp.
— Deal Street Asia

Bohol villagers evacuated anew amid Abu Sayyaf threat
Residents of Inabanga town in Bohol province were evacuated again Thursday night amid the continuing threat of Abu Sayyaf bandits.
— ABS-CBN

Taiwan to grant Filipinos visa-free entry in June
Filipinos will be granted visa-free entry to Taiwan starting June this year, in a move meant to encourage more tourists from other Asian regions to visit the island.
— Phil Star

AFP scours Bohol encounter site
Military officials on Thursday scoured the fields of Barangay Napo in Inabanga, Bohol for bodies and remnants of the firefight that ensued between government forces and members of the bandit Abu Sayyaf group earlier this week.
— ABS-CBN

Duterte Is Under Pressure to End the Philippines-China Honeymoon
Duterte has been publicly fawning over China—to the dismay of the Philippines’ patriotic public.
— The National Interest Online

Construction Has Begun At 150 Megawatt Philippines Solar Project
Construction has begun at the largest solar power project in Philippines, and perhaps in south-east Asia.
— Clean Technica

Filipinos in Gulf look to Duterte to defend OFW interests
With more than a million Filipino workers spread across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, it is small wonder that President Rodrigo Duterte has undertaken a week-long tour of the Gulf.
— Phil Star

Not all individual income earners are required to file ITR: BIR
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said on Friday (April 14) that not all income earners are required to file income tax return (ITR), or pay taxes.
— Manila Bulletin

Duterte impresses Saudis as gov’t scores better terms for OFW
President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a resounding success in terms of improving the lot of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and strengthening the Philippines’ ties with the Middle East country.
— Manila Bulletin

 

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Singapore’s property prices to double by 2030: Morgan Stanley
The protracted downtrend in Singapore’s property market is poised to end next year, with home prices set to double by 2030, Morgan Stanley said in a Wednesday note.
— CNBC

Singapore office rents under pressure
Office rents in Singapore’s central business district eased 1.2 per cent to S$8.90 (Bt220) per square foot a month in the first quarter of this year, while retail rents show signs of stabilising despite challenges, a property consultancy says.
– The Nation

Singapore stocks lead Southeast Asia fall
Southeast Asian markets ended in negative territory on Thursday, with Singapore leading the pack as the city-state’s central bank cautioned about the global economic growth, signalling a reluctance to tighten policy anytime soon.
— Bangkok Post

MOUs for financial collaboration
NINE MEMORANDA of understanding were signed on Tuesday by Singapore and Shanghai financial institutions to deepen cooperation.
– The Nation

Singapore: SGX partners SPDB; CITIC Envirotech secures $2.9b credit
The SGX has partnered with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) to deepen capital market ties between Shanghai and Singapore, while CITIC Envirotech has secured credit facilities to fund growth.
— Deal Street Asia

Fund managers oppose dual-class shares plan in Singapore
International investors including BlackRock Inc and the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan have voiced their concerns about moves to allow dual-class share listings in Singapore, saying they risk damaging the city’s stock market and harming the region.
— The Straits Times

iCandy completes acquisition of SG mobile game company Inzen
Smartphone entertainment firm iCandy Interactive Ltd has completed the acquisition of Singapore-headquartered Inzen Studio Pte Ltd, a mobile game company and eco-system connector.
— Deal Street Asia

Singapore stocks close week lower as geopolitical uncertainty rises
LOCAL stocks spent the week tracking swings in the Dow futures and on Wall Street, which in turn were dictated by geopolitical risk concerns. The main source of this risk was developments first in Syria where the US launched missile attacks, then the Korean peninsula, where tensions are running high after the US despatched aircraft carriers there this week in an apparent show of force to Pyongyang after the latter’s explicit statements about nuclear weapons and the likelihood of using them.
— The Business Times

Singapore readies itself for truck-to-ship LNG bunkering
SINGAPORE took another step to ready its infrastructure for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel with the launch on Wednesday of its first truck-to-ship LNG loading facility at Singapore LNG Corporation’s (SLNG) terminal.
— The Business Times

NUS researchers invent way to ‘teleport’ drinks over the Internet
While the act of physical teleportation remains in the realms of sci-fi, National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have now developed a way to transmit a drink over the Internet — or at least replicate the taste of a particular drink from anywhere, at any moment on the planet.
— Today Online

New office to help get Singapore ready for digital society
The digital readiness programme office is just one of the initiatives revealed during the Ministry of Communications and Information’s workplan seminar for the year.
— Channel NewsAsia

Prisons tap technology for tailored rehab efforts
Prison officers will increasingly be less occupied with watching over their charges and focus instead on “higher-order” work, geared towards rehabilitating prisoners, as the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) taps technology to automate processes.
— Today Online

Star Wars fest to kick off Disney partnership with STB
A Star Wars festival to be held at Gardens by the Bay next month will kick off a three-year partnership between the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and The Walt Disney Company South- east Asia to bring themed events and activities here.
— The Straits Times

Ahead of 2G shutdown, most users ready for 3G
Around two-thirds of those who use Singapore’s 2G mobile network have switched to 3G, the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) said yesterday, just days before the gradual shutdown of the 2G network is completed next Tuesday.
— The Straits Times

Beware of calls from ‘+65 6391 6100’ impersonating immigration officers
Received a call from “+65 6391 6100” recently with the caller purporting to be from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)?
— Today Online

Corruption cases in Singapore at record low in 2016
SINGAPORE’S CORRUPT Practices Investigation Bureau said cases registered for its investigation hit the lowest last year.
– The Nation

 

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February public debt hits 6 trillion baht
The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has reported a jump in public debt in February while announcing its plan to begin a new fund-raising campaign next month.
– NNT

China tank deal cut ‘due to cash woes’
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has cut the number of Chinese VT-4 battle tanks it wants to buy from 98 to 60 due to insufficient funds, army chief Chalermchai Sittisat said Thursday.
– Bangkok Post

THAI Signs MOU with Royal Thai Navy to Develop Aircraft Maintenance Center & Air Cargo and Logistics Center
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and the Royal Thai Navy on phase one in the development of the new aircraft maintenance center as well as the air cargo and logistics center.
– Pattaya Mail

Govt to raise monthly allowance for elderly in need to 1,200-1,500 baht per head
The government spokesman disclosed that the government will raise monthly allowance for elderly in need to 1,200-1,500 baht per person through the elderly fund, as another measure to accommodate Thailand’s transition into an aging society.
– NNT

Public debt up 0.5% in February
THAILAND’S public debt outstanding as of February 28 was Bt6.09 trillion, up Bt30.58 billion or 0.5 per cent from January 31, while the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has maintained Thailand’s credit-rating ceiling at “A+” with “stable” outlook, the Finance Ministry’s Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) reported yesterday.
– The Nation

Govt’s housing project for low-income people will be made more accessible
The Treasury Department has proposed easing the criteria of the Thanarak Pracharat housing project in order to help low-income people to pass the criteria easier.
– NNT

Thai rental platform FavStay gets $2.88m led by existing investor Dusit
FavStay, the Thai version of Airbnb, has bagged $2.88 million in a funding round led by hotel management chain Dusit International, an existing stakeholder in the online rental accommodation platform.
– Deal Street Asia

New Constitution may not change politics, says Abhisit
The leader of Democrat Party and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was not certain if the new Constitution could change the nature of politics, despite the current regime’s hope that it could.
– The Nation

Science Minister: Government to collaborate with 30 universities to train new startup operators
The government is working with dozens of Thai universities to train new startup business operators.
– NNT

ZC Rubber to Build Industrial Tires in Thailand
ZC Rubber is adding a new production line at its Thailand factory to build industrial tires, including skid steer tires and pneumatic bias industrial forklift tires.
–Tire Review

Commerce ministry and private sector to discuss U.S’ measures against Thai exports
The Ministry of Commerce will meet with the private sector on the U.S.’ policy to reduce a trade deficit with Thailand. They will assess the situation and discuss the possible effects on the country.
– NNT

Global Healthcare Accreditation Continues International Expansion with Healthcare Expert Group of Thailand Partnership
The Global Health Accreditation® (GHA) Program, the first independent accrediting body focused on medical travel services and the medical travel patient experience, announced a partnership today with the Healthcare Expert Group of Thailand (HCEG).
– PR.com

Military and police deployed to transport hubs for Songkran safety
Police officers and army troops have joined forces to implement strict safety measures at bus and railway terminals during the Songkran Water Festival.
– NNT

Prawet police chief ‘lost’ drugs
The chief of Prawet police is facing a temporary transfer pending a probe into missing marijuana seized as evidence late last month.
– Bangkok Post

Train tickets sold out as travelers leave city for Songkran holiday
Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong train station has been especially crowded lately as travelers flocked to catch a train home or to vacation destinations for the Songkran holiday.
– NNT

 

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State Audit urged to focus on areas with high corruption risks
President Tran Dai Quang has urged the State Audit to focus more on sectors and areas with high risks of corruption and cases of public concern, thus giving advices to authorized agencies on how to adjust policies and legal regulation to prevent corruption.
– VietnamPlus

Foreign cap to be focused at annual shareholder meetings
A number of listed companies–especially those whose capital structures have run out of space for foreign investment–will discuss raising foreign ownership at their coming annual shareholder meetings.
– Viet Nam News bizhub

Hung Yen calls for RoK investment
Vice Chairman of the Hung Yen provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Phong called for foreign investment, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK) at a workshop in Seoul on April 13.
– VietnamPlus

PM pledges optimal conditions for investors in tourism
Vietnam always creates optimal conditions for investors in the country, especially in tourism, vowed Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a meeting with executives of Sun Group, one of the major investors with large tourism projects in Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on April 13.
– VietnamPlus

VIB targets $33m pre-tax profit in 2017
The Vietnam International Bank (VIB) aims to earn a pre-tax profit of VNĐ750 billion (US$33 million) in 2017, 7 per cent higher than last year’s figure.
– Viet Nam News

SHS Holdings invests to develop solar farm in Vietnam
SHS Holdings Ltd. has announced that it and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sinenergy Holdings Pte Ltd, signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam to develop a 300MW solar farm.
– The Hanoitimes

Decree sets higher fines for aquatic products violations
The new Government Decree 41, issued this year to replace the 2013 Decree 103, has hiked administrative fines for violations in the aquatic products sector.
– Viet Nam News

National satellite centre underpins Vietnam’s space industry
The Vietnam National Satellite Centre (VNSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has recorded significant progress in developing human resources and operating satellite and space infrastructure projects.
– The Hanoitimes

Chinese tour scams cause profit dilemma in Vietnam
The low-cost tours may raise revenue, but that cash may not be ending up in Vietnam’s state coffers.
– VnExpress

Vietnam plans to teach foreign language from first grade
Obligatory foreign language studies currently start from sixth grade, but a new program would start them sooner.
– VnExpress

Đồng Nai: 30 of 32 IZs treating wastewater
Thirty two industrial zones were founded in Đồng Nai Province last month and 30 of them are equipped with proper wastewater treatment plants, the provincial People’s Committee declared on Thursday.
– Viet Nam News

Japanese men sentenced for trafficking gold items
The Hà Nội People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced two Japanese men for trafficking seven gold statues via the Nội Bài International Airport in August last year.
– Viet Nam News

Vietnam to enlarge forest cover to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The country has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8 percent by 2030.
– VnExpress

Vietnam’s first human milk bank reports initial success
The Breast Milk Bank under the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children, the first of its kind in Vietnam, received 140 litres of milk donated by 46 nursing mothers, including 60 litres used for 136 infants with high risks of malnutrition or infections, after two months of operation.
– VietnamPlus

Vietnam still runs trade surplus with Canada
Vietnam still recorded a trade surplus of 455.5 million USD with Canada in the first two months of this year.
– VietnamPlus

CMC Group is ready together with Hanoi to build a smart city
On April 13 morning, Hanoi Party Secretary Hoang Trung Hai and the delegation of the City Party Committee visited CMC Corporation in Cau Giay District.
– The Hanoitimes

 

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