WB Predicts Myanmar Growth at 6.7 Percent Given the government’s efforts to accelerate reforms and to modernize the financial sector, Myanmar’s economy is projected to increase to 6.7% next year, according to Ellen Goldstein, World […]
Government to provide premium subsidies for enhanced severe disability insurance scheme Singaporeans will receive premium subsidies for an enhanced ElderShield scheme that is expected to be implemented in 2020. — Channel NewsAsia Jaguar Owner Finds […]
The strict conformity rules under which Singaporeans live is no secret. The city-state stands head and shoulders above the rest of its Asean fellows when it comes to compliance with rules and regulations, and Singapore […]
Laos prepares to export 12,000 tonnes of bananas to Russia Soukhoungheuang company plans to sell 12,000 tonnnes of bananas harvested from its farmland concession in Savannakhet province to Russia. — Vientiane Times India to build […]
Myanmar: Deadline to Report on Rape of Rohingya to UN Myanmar should comply with a United Nations committee’s request for information on the military’s responsibility for widespread rape of Rohingya women and girls in northern […]
Singapore ranked safest country in the world, above Japan: Survey While Singapore may no longer boast of having the most powerful passport in the world, it is at least the safest. — Asia One Trump […]
Laos Bananas Admitted to China’s Allowable Imported Fruits List On May 17, the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China (GACC) announced an update to China’s list of allowable imported fruits. Last updated on […]
New UN envoy to travel to Myanmar next month The new United Nations envoy for Myanmar will pay a first visit to Naypyidaw next month for talks on the Rohingya refugee crisis, UN sources said […]
Singapore maintains 3rd position in world ranking for competitiveness Singapore has held on to its spot as the world’s third-most competitive economy in an annual ranking released on Thursday (May 24) by Switzerland-based research group […]
New flights to boost links between Laos and China Laos and China on Monday officially set in motion a new air route between the two countries, aimed not only at boosting tourism but also other […]
Myanmar Rohingya militants massacred Hindus, says Amnesty Rohingya Muslim militants in Myanmar killed dozens of Hindu civilians during attacks last August, according to an investigation by Amnesty International. — BBC News Thailand – Myanmar agree […]
Malaysia to review high-speed rail link to Singapore, other mega projects Malaysia will review the implementation of mega projects such as the high-speed rail line to Singapore, and a US$14 billion rail project connecting the […]