As banks elsewhere scrap or defer dividend payments, investors in Malaysian lenders can still expect their usual cash rewards. Malayan Banking Bhd., the biggest lender by market value, plans to keep i…
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Coronavirus and practical solidarity: What Asean can and should do
Some critics may say that Asean has so far done too little in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. But as cases mount, each country in the regional group is now trying to address the situation. In addit…
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
The United States’ top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided health authorities can quickly ide…
Virus Derails Myanmar’s Move to Open Stock Market to Foreigners
The novel coronavirus outbreak has derailed Myanmar’s move to open its stock market to foreign investors. Only two of the country’s five listed securities have attracted international traders since ru…
App innovation in Malaysia during tough times
Many techpreneurs are seeing their start-ups fall, and techies are back at the drawing board, thinking up the next big thing. As people adapt to spending more time indoors, creative solutions for real…
Economists debate over best response to fight COVID-19 while keeping economies less hurt
Two economists recently vacillated between the current suppression strategy practiced by the Sri Lankan government by way of curfews and lockdowns and a mitigation strategy practiced in some East Asia…
Cambodia says ASEAN FMs to discuss COVID-19 via video conference
Foreign Ministers (FMs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold a meeting via video conference today to discuss collective response to the rapid spread of the COVID-19, said a …
The ASEAN smart grid market is projected to grow from $1,248.8 million in 2019 to $2,949.6 million by 2024, at a CAGR 18.76% from 2019 to 2024
ASEAN Smart Grid Market Anticipated to Reach $2,949. 6 Million by 2024. Key Questions Answered in this Report: • What is the ASEAN smart grid market size in terms of revenue from 2018-2024, and what i…
Japan snack giant Calbee Snack intensifies palm oil and electricity sustainability efforts
Japanese snack firm Calbee is intensifying its sustainability activities by working on the sustainable procurement of palm oil and attempting to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. Source: htt…
Vietnam: Banks offer higher rates for online savings to draw clients amid COVID-19 battle
To encourage customers to deposit money online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many banks have raised interest rates for online savings by up to 1.4 per cent higher than over-the-counter deposits. Short-t…