UPDATE 1-Indonesia c.bank holds rates, to accelerate reserve rules Indonesia’s central bank on Thursday kept its key interest rate unchanged, as expected, but pledged to accelerate planned changes of rules on reserve requirements, to give […]
Cambodian exile says postpone election to avoid violence Exiled Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy on Wednesday raised the prospect of violence if this year’s general election is not postponed, prompting a government accusation of a […]
Malaysian infra firms to maintain stronger credit profiles, says S&P S&P Global Ratings expects infrastructure majors in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines to be on stronger footing versus their peers in India and Indonesia. […]
Indonesia to regulate taxes for global firms’ subsidiaries The Directorate General of Taxation has issued a regulation on taxes for subsidiaries of global companies, an official has said. — The Jakarta Post Sales of Pajero […]
Gov’t moves closer to SOE capital committee Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision to form a working group to boost the formation of a special committee responsible for managing State capital at enterprises. […]
Government Issues Permit to Import 500,000 tons of Rice The Trade Ministry has officially issued the permit to import 500,000 tons of rice which will be effective until February 28. — Tempo 2018, Investment in […]
Cambodia government to reduce foreign debt The Cambodian government plans to reduce its foreign debt and raise capital through the issuance of bonds, a representative of the Ministry of Economy and Finance has unveiled. — […]
Telekom inks MoU with TNB to deliver Nationwide Fiberisation Plan Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have teamed up to develop a plan to expand the availability of high speed internet access in […]
Mining sector gains record VND2.5 trillion profit in 2017 Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) earned a record profit of more than VND2.5 trillion (US$110 million) in 2017, an increase of approximately VND1.5 […]
Dramatic Security Video Captures Moment #Indonesia Stock Exchange Floor Collapses (HD video) At least 28 people are reported injured while others were reportedly trapped under debris following the collapse earlier today of a mezzanine floor […]
Public Holidays: Cambodians Work The Least in Asean, Second Least Globally Every worker enjoys a public holiday. What’s not to like about getting paid to not go to work? While few employers begrudge their staff […]
PV Oil stakes entice eight foreign investors Eight investors have registered to become strategic shareholders of the Vietnam Oil Corporation (PV Oil) as of January 10, PV Oil CEO Cao Hoai Duong confirmed on the […]