The renewed rise in Covid-19 cases across Asia is not a big worry and the region’s economy will get back on track when the outbreak eases, said an investment strategist from Citi Private Bank. Against…
Economy
Malaysia continues to be the prefered investment destination for high-value manufacturing and global services hub in asia amid pandemic
Targeting Quality Investments Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as the principal investmentpromotion agency has been effective to target and attract the right types of investments,part…
Why India’s COVID-19 crisis could spell global economic catastrophe
Just months ago, the Indian government was boasting about its handling of the pandemic. Health officials prematurely declared victory over COVID-19 and began lifting restrictions, which, coupled with …
Covid-19 era tourism: what countries have opened up
Now that the world is starting to open back up, CNN Travel is helping you make plans for 2021 and beyond through these weekly round-ups of travel news. Come here to learn about the attractions opening…
Vietnamese lychee to be sold online for first time
Lychees grown in Hai Duong Province will be sold on e-commerce platforms Voso, Sendo, Lazada and China’s Alibaba on Saturday, according to the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency. It would be the first tim…
ASEAN discusses global value chain prospects
The growth of global value chains (GVCs) could help spur post-pandemic economic recovery in ASEAN, but it will require proactive economic measures on the part of members. Deputy Secretary-General of t…
HSBC to invest in operations amid accelerated digital adoption
HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd is adapting to changes in the digital landscape by investing in operations to ensure it meets the needs of its customers who are riding on the wave of accelerating digital trans…
Agriculture human capital to push Philippines to upper middle-income status
Upgrading to the upper-middle income status remains achievable if the country will focus on improving the agriculture sector and its human capital, according to Socioeconomic Planning secretary Karl C…
India Welcomes ASEAN’s Initiative To End Myanmar Crisis
India on Sunday welcomed an initiative by ASEAN to end the ongoing crisis in Myanmar which has been in turmoil since its military grabbed power in a coup in February. External Affairs Ministry Spokesp…
Malaysia sets up new Digital Investment Office
THE NATIONAL Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), chaired by Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, has endorsed the establishment of the Digital Investment Office…