Thailand is planning a “relocation package” of incentives to attract foreign companies looking to move production from China, officials said, seeking to compete with Vietnam to woo manufac…
China Eyes Stake In Southeast Asia’s Newest Oil Frontier
One of the world’s youngest countries, East Timor in Southeast Asia, could turn to Chinese investment to help it develop a large oil and gas field estimated to hold US$50 billion worth of resources. A…
Laos to turn tourism into a pillar of its economy
Laos expects to host 4.5 million foreign vacationers this year and to receive close to 8 million dollars in revenues. According to the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, a policy is underwa…
Malaysian investors attracted to Myanmar despite rift over Rakhine
Investors from Malaysia say they are attracted to Myanmar’s agriculture and other industries despite the rift between the two governments since the northern Rakhine crisis. “Malaysian businesses are k…
Mandalay receives Smart City Award
Mandalay received the Smart City Award 2019 from the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization, a testament to the city’s efforts to improve its services to residents, Mandalay Mayor U Ye Lwin sa…
UK shifts trade policy on Myanmar to open markets further
Britain is signalling a shift in its trade policy on Myanmar to focus on opening up specific sectors where UK companies already have a foothold, including education, financial and professional service…
HwgPay blockchain ecosystem officially launches in Malaysia
The digital asset payment revolution has finally arrived in Malaysia as HWGG Capital PLC has officially launched its HwgPay Blockchain Ecosystem, allowing consumers to make safe, secure, and reliable …
How to set up a Fintech in Malaysia
Michael Correa sheds light on the key opportunities in the Malaysia market for aspiring fintechs, according to the findings of the 2018 Westpac EIU Fintechs in ASEAN Report. 1. What are the key factor…
Asean will become the cutting edge digital future: ANN columnist
Last month, Malaysia celebrated her 62nd anniversary of Independence, led by 94-year old but digitally savvy Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Singapore also celebrated her 54th National Day, w…
President Trump ordered US firms to ditch China, but many already have and more are on the way
President Trump rattled Wall Street when he demanded U.S. firms move production out of China. But many have already taken steps to do so, and, in earnings calls just over the past month, dozens of chi…