The government has allocated RM100 million this year for the maintenance and construction of roads using cuplump modified bitumen (CMB) in ports and industrial areas. Primary Industries Minister Teres…
Japan envoy says development is solution for Rakhine
Japan’s top envoy to Myanmar said that economic development is an answer to Rakhine’s conflict and that Tokyo is considering providing aid for the state. “If there is economic development, I believe t…
Malaysia’s strategic drift to Japan might provide a template for Asean to follow
From the capitals of Jakarta, Phnom Penh and Bangkok leaders of Asean countries are watching how Malaysia’s strategic drift towards Japan is likely to unfold. The breakthrough Malaysia makes in its pi…
Oil prices fall as U.S. rig count rise, trade concerns
Oil prices fell by around 1 percent on Monday as drilling activity in the United States, the world’s largest oil producer, picked up and financial markets were pulled down by trade concerns. A r…
Scientists 3D-print rubber material that can repair itself if it becomes fractured
Scientists have 3D-printed rubber material that can repair itself if it becomes fractured or punctured, paving the way for self-healing car tires or shoes. The material, developed by researchers from …
Southeast Asia bucks trend of sinking global foreign investment
JAKARTA — Southeast Asia is bucking the global trend of falling direct foreign investment, as the low-cost fast-growing region solidifies its position as an attractive location for multinational…
Sri Lanka: Govt geared to change direction of economy
The government has taken up the challenge of changing the direction of the major economic indicators of the country, Eran Wickramaratne, State Minister for Finance and Media told the 60th AGM of the N…
Malaysia exploring new markets for palm oil: MPOC
Malaysia is consistently looking for new markets to promote palm oil while enhancing its existing markets with a focus on ASEAN countries this year, said chief executive officer of Malaysian Palm Oil …
The future of Southeast Asian cars is electric
The first image that usually springs to mind when someone mentions any Southeast Asian capital is that of congested roads filled with honking cars and motorcycles. Congested roads have become synonymo…
Powering up SOLAR ENERGY ambitions
BCPG and Power Ledger will collaborate with Chiang Mai University to launch a private energy solar rooftop power plant in the second half of this year. The project represents an advance in using digit…