Malaysia-based Graphjet Technology aims to list on the NASDAQ, with a projected valuation of $1.49 billion. The company has signed an agreement with Energem Corp (NASDAQ: ENCP), a special-purpose acqu…
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Philippines is ramping up its digital finance infrastructure
The Philippines is ready to ride the digital wave in the global economy, as the government has committed to build more digital finance infrastructure to ensure broad-based economic growth. According t…
2023 Investment Opportunities in Malaysia
Following where China has been spending and investing its Belt & Road Initiative capital can provide FDI clues and reveal new opportunities in recipient countries. As infrastructure builds start …
China-Laos Railway improves more than just travel time
The China-Laos Railway, connecting China’s Kunming in Yunnan province and Laos’s capital city Vientiane, has built up an efficient transportation channel between China and ASEAN countries,…
Asean nations share bounty of RCEP trade facilitation package
During Thailand’s durian season every year, orders from China for the thorny “king of fruits” always surge, driving up shipments from the world’s top fresh durian exporter. This year, after the Region…
China industries relocate elsewhere
There was talk all around that world’s second largest economy China would relocate its labour-intensive industries like textile to Pakistan to take advantage of reduced production cost. The move would…
The 10th Global Blockchain Congress officially take place in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Blockchain Congress is a closed-door congress between investors and hand-picked blockchain projects looking to raise funds. This exclusive event comprises more than 100+ investors with a combined …
WB to give $1bn for regional trade, connectivity in South Asia
The World Bank (WB) has approved $1.03 billion financing to help improve regional trade in Bangladesh and Nepal by reducing trade and transport costs and transit time along the regional corridors. The…
G7 aiming for $600-billion global infrastructure program —Biden
US President Joe Biden announced Sunday a G7 project to rival China’s formidable Belt and Road Initiative by raising some $600 billion for global infrastructure programs in poor countries. ̶…
Malaysia plans record $18bn subsidy spend in inflation fight
Malaysia is expected to spend 77.3 billion ringgit (US$17.6 billion) in subsidies and cash aid this year, the largest amount in history, to help temper the effects of rising prices, its finance minist…