Vietnam’s digital trade may be worth $42 bn by 2030 The economic value of digital trade-enabled benefits to Vietnam’s economy is estimated to be worth VND81 trillion ($3.5 billion) but this could grow 12-fold under […]
Malaysia’s former PM Najib pleads not guilty as corruption trial starts Malaysia’s disgraced former leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him on Wednesday (Apr 3) at the start of his trial […]
Property investments now more clear-cut for foreigners Property developers and investors have been looking forward to stable regulations and foreign participation in the local real estate sector since the Condominium Law was enacted in 2016 […]
Vietnam’s E-visas – Eligibility and Application Process Explained Vietnam recently extended its electronic visa (e-visa) policy until February 2021 and expanded the list of countries that are eligible to participate. An e-visa is typically applied […]
Malaysian entrepreneurs make the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 Several Malaysian entrepreneurs are among the 300 from 23 Asia-Pacific countries listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia this year. — The Star Online […]
Myanmar To Allow Casino Gambling Myanmar is close to legalize casino gambling in a bid to boost the local tourism industry and attract foreign investors. Gambling will become legal in the country in May when […]
VN seeks to improve logistics, eyes climb in World Bank ranking The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced a plan to improve the performance of the logistics sector to improve the country’s business climate. […]
Malaysia was never an Asian Tiger, says economist An economist has questioned Malaysia’s title as an “Asian Tiger” economy, saying the nation only ever qualified as a “little tiger” or “little dragon”. — FMT Malaysia’s […]
How new banking regulations will affect foreign equity in Myanmar As part of ongoing efforts to liberalise the financial services industry and increase credit to the private sector, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has […]
Over 910 million VND saved during Earth Hour in Vietnam About 492,000kWh of electricity, equivalent to 917 million VND (over 39,500 USD), was saved in Vietnam during the Earth Hour, when lights were turned off […]
Govt investigates dumping in steel, cement industries The government will impose anti-dumping duties at the rate that is necessary to prevent further injury to the domestic steel and cement industries if investigation findings are found […]
Private capital needed to fund required infrastructure Unlocking investment from the private sector is necessary for Myanmar to fund its building of transport infrastructure, speakers at a construction sector forum said. Bankability and risk-sharing would […]