Ayodhya is set to become a global tourism hub, expecting over three lakh daily visitors in the next few years, reveals Dikshu Kukreja, the master planner of the project. Drawing inspiration from Vatic…
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Vietnam’s VinFast to set up $500 million EV facilities in India
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast signed an agreement on Saturday to set up its first manufacturing facilities in India, as the ambitious company seeks to penetrate the world’s thir…
PH surpasses Malaysia, Thailand in net foreign direct investment
The Philippines has surpassed the net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of Malaysia and Thailand in the first three quarters of 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferi…
Opportunities and trends in 2024
This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 – December 24, 2023 With 2023 drawing to a close, talks and discussions on the outlook for the c…
Lao economy’s leap towards independence
In a definitive stride towards economic autonomy, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has pledged to remodel the economy, focusing on independence and local ownership. The announcement came during a rec…
How Vietnam turned US-China competition to its advantage
Thanks to its deft diplomatic manoeuvres, Hanoi has found itself in a strategic sweet spot The once-impoverished and war-stricken nation of Vietnam has emerged as a global pivot state, with 2023 being…
Malaysia’s economy to accelerate in 2024: expert
Malaysia’s GDP will expand by 4-5% next year if macroeconomic stability is ensured, said Shan Saeed, global chief economist at Juwai IQI. According to the expert, Malaysia has a stable and stron…
Belt and Road Initiative: A Catalyst for Cambodia’s Socio-Economic Development
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a colossal infrastructure project launched by China in 2013, has become a linchpin in the flourishing relationship between China and Cambodia. Experts have noted th…
Opportunities and trends in 2024
More than 350 participants from the public and private sector attended the conference This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 – December…