Singapore morning news for October 15

Singapore morning news for October 15

Q3 growth better than expected; economists upgrade 2018 forecasts SINGAPORE’S economy turned in a better-than-expected report card for the third quarter, which led several economists to upgrade their full-year growth forecasts. – The Business Times […]

Lao morning news for October 12

Lao morning news for October 12

Connectivity, Transport Keys to Unlocking Laos’ Growth Potential While “Navigating Uncertainty”: WB A complex and fast-changing world and a stronger US dollar on the back of interest rate rises could make for a rough or […]

Myanmar morning news for October 12

Myanmar morning news for October 12

Rohingya family makes rare return to Myanmar from Bangladesh A Rohingya family of five has returned to Myanmar from Bangladesh, sources said Thursday, a rare development while a large-scale repatriation deal remains stalled. — Frontier […]

Singapore morning news for October 12

Singapore morning news for October 12

Singapore, Indonesia ink pact to offer protection, global arbitration access to investors SINGAPORE and Indonesia on Thursday signed an agreement to promote and protect investments, with the treaty promising Singapore companies operating in Indonesia protection […]

Lao morning news for October 11

Lao morning news for October 11

Russian Military Unit Departs for Lao PDR to Defuse Unexploded Shells From 1960s The Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its mine clearance team has traveled to Lao to assist the country in demining […]

Myanmar morning news for October 11

Myanmar morning news for October 11

Myanmar police detain three journalists for ‘incitement’ Myanmar police arrested three journalists from the Eleven Media Group on Wednesday on charges related to showing disrespect toward the Yangon regional government. — Bangkok Post Myanmar must […]

Lao morning news for October 10

Lao morning news for October 10

Quality infrastructure proving useful, effective, PM says in Japan Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has exchanged views with fellow heads of government from Mekong countries and Japan at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit from October 8-9 in […]

Myanmar morning news for October 10

Myanmar morning news for October 10

BRI debt trap: An unintended consequence? Myanmar decided to scale down a new port in Kyauk Pyu from US$7.3 billion to US$1.3 billion. — The Asean Post Annual FDI inflows expected to fetch $ 5.8 […]

Singapore morning news for October 10

Singapore morning news for October 10

No consensus on MAS’ next monetary policy move Economists remain split on whether Singapore’s central bank is likely to tighten its monetary policy further – allowing for a stronger Singapore dollar – in its biannual […]

Myanmar morning news for October 9

Myanmar morning news for October 9

World Bank cuts Myanmar’s growth forecast to 6.2% The World Bank has revised downwards its forecast for Myanmar’s economic growth by 0.5 percentage points to 6.2 percent in the fiscal year 2018-19. — Myanmar Times […]

Lao morning news for October 9

Lao morning news for October 9

IFC’s $3.4 Billion Investment in East Asia, Pacific to Develop Infrastructure, Steer Green Growth, Create Jobs IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, committed US$3.4 billion in fiscal year 2018 in East Asia and […]

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