Malaysia Airlines launches online shopping platform with RebateMango
Malaysia Airlines' frequent flyer programme, Enrich announces the launch of Enrich's new online shopping platform called Enrich Shoppe. Enrich Shoppe is available for members in...
Thailand releases more stimulus measures to counter Covid pandemic
Thailand unveils stimulus programs including cash handouts worth 210 billion baht ($7 billion). The program is to support millions of individuals and businesses affected by...
Philippine stocks end week up, peso finishes sideways vs. US dollar
Philippine shares ended the week higher after the confirmation of US President-elect Joe Biden’s win while the peso continues its sideways close against the greenback....
Thailand: Shopping Malls to close by 9pm to prevent the spread of Covid-19
As part of efforts to contain the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand, all shopping centres will close at 9 pm daily. This...
Removal of Assets Co main concern of HSR cancellation
The "main concern" that led to the termination of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project was Malaysia's suggestion that the assets company (Assets Co)...
Free Trade Agreements to push for a more competitive Vietnam
New free trade agreements (FTAs), which were signed and took effect in 2020, are expected to push Vietnam into becoming more competitive by reducing trading...
KL-Singapore HSR terminated following lapse in deadline
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project has been terminated, after both countries disagreed on Malaysia's changes by the deadline of Dec 31, 2020. Prime...
Thailand BOI approves investments to improve digital adoption
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on Monday approved a series of measures to accelerate investments. These investments particularly target industries to encourage business to...
Malaysian Economy Showing Signs on Recovery for 2021
Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by 6.7 percent in 2021 following a projected contraction of 5.8 percent in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic....
Al-Futtaim sells RHS to GMG
AL-FUTTAIM is selling local sports retail powerhouse, Royal Sporting House (RHS). Al-Futtaim is the parent company of Singapore department store operator, Robinsons. They will be...