ADB approves loan to help Philippine Government
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to help the Philippine government. The purpose of the loan is to further...
To peg the Ringgit now and then
"To peg the ringgit to the US dollar may potentially push the country into a financial crisis," says Dr Sukhdave Singh. The former Deputy Governor...
Euro and US Dollar nearing parity
The euro is nearing parity with the US dollar. This means the Euro and US dollar could be of the same value. The last time...
Saudi Arabian Fund pledges to make Thailand its investment hub for Southeast Asia
The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has pledged to use Thailand as a hub for investment in Southeast Asia. The PIF chief, Yasir bin...
Sapura the biggest offshore construction company in Asia and its controversy
Sapura is the biggest offshore construction company in Asia and the second-largest globally. It is the biggest rig owner in Asia outside of China, and...
Ho Chi Minh City Metro receives more trains from Japan
Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line receives more trains from Japan. The metro line will be between Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien. Carriages for...
Is eCommerce dying?
The eCommerce industry is experiencing more lows. As the pandemic-fueled boom fades and customers return to physical stores, many large eCommerce retailers are reporting lower...
Oil Palm Farmers in Indonesia back Jokowi’s move to ban palm oil exports
INDONESIA'S Oil Palm Farmers Union said on Sunday (Apr 24) that it supports the government's ban on palm oil exports The union calls it a...
Thailand telecoms megamerger gets shareholders approval
The shareholders of Thailand's second and third mobile telecom operators by the number of subscribers approved on Monday the merger of their two companies. True...
Cambodia and Philippines sign cooperation agreement
Cambodia and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing economic relations between the two ASEAN countries. Both nations will achieve this by boosting bilateral...