Investing in Myanmar – not when but how DECADES of stunted development under military rule gave way to Asia’s newest democracy after victory by Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) in 2015. […]
Laos to complete 12 hydropower dam projects in 2019 The Lao Government will strive to complete 12 hydropower dam projects in 2019 with a total capacity of 1,950MW, reported local media. — VietnamPlus More Than […]
Vietnam posts high labour productivity growth in ASEAN Labour productivity in the Vietnamese economy has been estimated at 102 million VND (4,512 USD) per workhand in 2018, up 8.8 million VND (346 USD) from the […]
RM1,100 minimum monthly wage comes into effect The Minimum Wages Order (Amendment) 2018 came into effect nationwide yesterday (Jan 1). — The Borneo Post #DestinationGOOD: AirAsia helping refugees in search of home (HD video) Often […]
Often seen as “people with no choice and no voice”, refugees have been granted some valuable airtime in a new video production from low-cost regional carrier AirAsia. The AirAsia Foundation video, #DestinationGOOD | In Search […]
Rice Shortages Hamper Recovery Efforts in Laos Rice shortages are the latest setback in Laos’ relief efforts for victims of the country’s worst flood disaster in decades. — Reliefweb Lao parliament approves government reshuffle The […]
Internet Companies Hit By Vietnam’s New Cybersecurity Law A law requiring Internet companies in Vietnam to remove content the country’s authorities deem to be against the state came into effect January 1, in a move […]
Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$102.03bil Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$102.03bil as at end-November 2018, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$51.6mil for the same period, Bank Negara said. — The Star […]
PM vows to remove barriers to growth of tourism industry Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has said the government will intensify its efforts to promote tourism in light of the industry’s potential to significantly strengthen the […]
HCM City’s industrial production grows 8.15 percent this year HCM City sustained its industrial expansion in 2018, recording an estimated 8.15 per cent rise in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) from last year. — […]
Malaysia sees total foreign outflow of RM11.65b Malaysia has seen a total foreign net outflow of RM11.65 billion from Bursa Malaysia as at December 28, 2018, registering the largest yearly foreign net outflow since 2015, […]
Almost 250 Private Clinics Ordered To Close The Ministry of Health has ordered the closure of 248 clinics including 120 clinics in Vientiane Capital, 40 in Savannakhet and 16 in Oudomxay. — KPL Experts mull […]