Europe is sleepwalking into oblivion, and the people of Europe need to wake up before it is too late. If they don’t, the European Union (EU) will go the way of the Soviet Union in 1991. Neither our le…
Economy
Việt Nam to look at non-observed economy in 2020
Việt Nam will officially measure the non-observed economy in 2020 to take stock of economic activity taking place unlawfully or at an unregistered household level, under a project recently approved by…
Brunei’s halal industry can spur economic diversification, says think tank
Brunei’s halal industry has the potential to become a cornerstone of the country’s effort to reduce reliance on hydrocarbon exports, an independent study said. In its 2019 investment outlo…
Enterprising Sri Lankan exporters showcase at Ambiente 2019
Most of the Sri Lankan firms participating at the world’s largest consumer goods fair Ambiente 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany, expressed confidence over prospects to win more orders. Five companies from S…
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…
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…
Which is the best country to start a business in Asia?
The World Bank’s annual report ‘Doing Business 2019 ‘ranks economies based on how easy it is to do business. Singapore has been ranked the second best country in the world to run a busines…
Unraveling the Secret of Digital Malaysia
The rise of the digital economy in Malaysia is no surprise, given the foundation that has been laid for the country to enable digital across the everyday lives of its citizens. BRINK Asia spoke to Wei…