Vietnam morning news for May 28

Vietnam morning news for May 28

Viettel establishes high-tech ‘Make in Vietnam’ firm Vietnam’s top telecom firm Viettel has set up a high-tech subsidiary to carry out the government’s mandate to make products locally. — VnExpress Việt Nam seafood exports to […]

Malaysia morning news for May 28

Malaysia morning news for May 28

Sarawak CM launches South-east Asia’s first integrated hydrogen production plant A significant milestone was achieved today for Sarawak’s Green Energy Agenda with the official launch of South-east Asia’s first integrated hydrogen production plant and refuelling […]

Myanmar morning news for May 27

Myanmar morning news for May 27

Toyota to build its first assembly plant in Myanmar Toyota Motor is building its first assembly plant in Myanmar, several sources including from the automaker told the Nikkei Asian Review on Sunday, making inroads into […]

Vietnam morning news for May 27

Vietnam morning news for May 27

Coal reigns in Vietnam’s booming energy sector but interest growing in renewables Vietnam has become a hot spot for energy investors eyeing a spend of up to $150 billion over the coming decade to meet […]

Malaysia morning news for May 27

Malaysia morning news for May 27

Small businesses bear the brunt in Malaysia’s war against single-use plastic Visit any Ramadan bazaar during the fasting month in Malaysia and one will notice a common feature: food and drinks are all packed in […]

Myanmar morning news for May 24

Myanmar morning news for May 24

Export revenue from Muse border trade drops by US$600m Myanmar recently launched its updated National Export Strategy for the next five years. The Ministry of Commerce will be adding fruits and vegetables, gems and jewellery, […]

Vietnam morning news for May 24

Vietnam morning news for May 24

Vietnam’s HCM City aims to have no poor households by late 2020 Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of having no poor households and an annual average income of at least 28 […]

Malaysia morning news for May 24

Malaysia morning news for May 24

Budget hotels want taxes reviewed amid Airbnb competition Local budget hotels called for a review of tax policies to help them cope with competition against Airbnb and low profit margins from online hotel booking sites. […]

Myanmar morning news for May 23

Myanmar morning news for May 23

Myanmar reporter detained without charge since May 15 Myanmar authorities should immediately and unconditionally release Nanda, a broadcast reporter with the local privately owned Channel Mandalay TV news station, the Committee to Protect Journalists said […]

Vietnam morning news for May 23

Vietnam morning news for May 23

Vietnam’s non-cash payment surges 17.8 pct in Q1 Vietnam’s interbank e-payment system handled over 37.3 million transactions worth nearly 20.7 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (some 900 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of this year, […]

Malaysia morning news for May 23

Malaysia morning news for May 23

Malaysian banks well placed to manage weakening economy Malaysian banking system remains stable, as strong loss-absorbing buffers should mitigate a potential rise in credit costs and moderating profitability over the next 12-18 months, according to […]

Myanmar morning news for May 22

Myanmar morning news for May 22

Parliament approves US$749m Japan loan for Yangon, Mandalay The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union) has approved a Â¥82.27 billion (US$748.5 million) loan for urban development projects in Yangon and Mandalay. — Myanmar Times Death […]