Q. What is the core of your research? A. I look at how foreign direct investment (FDI) can contribute to international development, especially in developing economies, by bringing various tangible and…
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TikTok owners plan $2.1bn investments to turn Malaysia into AI hub
TikTok promoters are planning to expand their operations, and turn Malaysia into an artificial intelligence (AI) hub with new investments to the tune of $2.1 billion, an official revealed on Friday. T…
India in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mine block
Sri Lankan graphite is considered among the purest in the world with more than 98% carbon content, said officials. India has also been in talks with other countries for procuring other critical minera…
Malaysia’s economy grows annual 4.2% in Q1 on export rebound
Malaysia’s economy expanded 4.2% in the first quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, beating market expectations on higher household spending and a turnaround in exports, government and central ba…
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur trade, labour and investments: Maybank
Maybank Investment Banking Group expects the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to unlock opportunities and spur the exchange of trade, labour, investments and green energy initiativ…
ADB Launches New Country Partnership for Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy for Cambodia, spanning the period 2024–2028. The new strategy, closely aligned with the first phase of the national Pen…
“India marching towards economic glory”: Sri Lanka Foreign Minister sees mutual benefits
Hailing the ‘excellent’ relationship between Colombo and New Delhi, Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that India is marching towards economic glory, which is not only good for the region but a…
Vietnam needs $12B investment in EV infrastructure: HSBC
Developing EV infrastructure could solve the main issues deterring people from buying the vehicles, like limited charging stations, costly batteries and high vehicle prices, “Vietnam at a glance…
US weighs upgrade for Vietnam to ‘market economy’ status
U.S. President Joe Biden’s bid to draw Vietnam closer as a strategic ally will clash head-on with his desire for union workers’ votes on Wednesday as the Commerce Department hears testimon…
PM Modi outlines Vision Lanka, vows to step up tourism, power, trade & education ties
Asserting that India stood shoulder to shoulder with the people of debtridden Sri Lanka in this hour of crisis, Modi said Friday that India would strengthen maritime, air, energy and people-to-people …