Doubling down on its order for 100 high-capacity 737 MAX 8 airplanes in 2016, Vietnam low cost carrier VietJet signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for an additional 100 more 737 MAX airplanes with Boeing […]
NEC to release final results as complaint window closes The National Election Committee (NEC) is set to announce the final results of the July 29 national elections on Wednesday as scheduled, said NEC deputy secretary-general […]
Gov’t approves strategy for bank expansion by 2025 Việt Nam aims to have at least 2 or 3 banks in Asia’s top 100 largest banks in terms of assets by 2025. — Viet Nam News […]
AirAsia sells online travel agency stake for RM240mil AirAsia Bhd is selling its entire 25% stake in online travel agency AAE Travel Pte Ltd to joint-venture (JV) partner Expedia Southeast Asia Pte Ltd for RM240mil […]
U.S. Seeks to Appoint Senior Asia Diplomat as Cambodia Ambassador President Donald Trump on Friday approved the nomination of senior Asia diplomat W. Patrick Murphy as his pick to lead the U.S. mission in Cambodia […]
Vietnam stops bitcoin mining imports Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment to the country since the beginning of July, according to the HCM City Customs Department. — The Nation Da Nang […]
Malaysia eyes more than 10-fold hike in Singapore water deal Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Monday he is seeking to hike the price of water sold to the neighbouring country of Singapore by more than […]
Targeted Sanctions More Effective, Experts Say The United States has warned Cambodia of further sanctions following what Washington said was a “deeply flawed” election last month that saw Prime Minister Hun Sen cement his rule […]
Vietnam’s Economic Miracle Unabated – New “Tiger” Is Born, Report Says A latest commentary by Qatar National Bank (QNB) on Asian economies stated that Vietnam has become one of Asia’s, as well as the world’s […]
Malaysia, Indonesia Agree On Joint Production Of New ASEAN Car Indonesia and Malaysia have reached a deal to set up a joint venture to produce the first fully local-made vehicle for domestic use and sale […]
Cambodia floods: FB media org. live streams relief delivery (video) Floods in eastern Cambodia have left tens of thousands of people homeless and thousands of others trapped above water up to ten meters deep. — […]
Vietnam to limit or stop issuing new licenses for foreign banks Vietnam will limit or possibly stop issuing new licenses for the establishment of wholly-owned foreign banks in the country, Deputy Prime minister Vuong Dinh […]