– The Chinese organisation initiated the “Belt and Road” strategy in 2013 to strengthen the infrastructure and investments across 153 countries. – The trade delegation comprised of more th…
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ADB unveils financial support worth 322 mln USD for Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new business plan which includes funding arrangements to support development in Laos over the next few years. According to the ADB Country Operations Bu…
SoftBank’s Son eyes further Indonesia investment
SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, said on Friday he wants to expand his tech conglomerate’s investments in Indonesia, in remarks following a meeting with Preside…
A Faint Breeze of Change: Malaysia’s Relations with China
The relationship between Malaysia and China is not without conflict, though an outside observer could be forgiven for not realizing it. That is because Malaysia has long kept its differences with Chin…
Oil prices surge as US confirms that Iran’s top commander was killed in airstrike
Oil prices rocketed in the morning of Asia trading hours, following confirmation by the Pentagon that Iran’s top commander was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad. The U.S. military took the “decisi…
Will a signed trade deal ease U.S.-China tensions? Probably not.
President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will sign a U.S.-China trade deal on Jan. 15. Since October, negotiators from both countries have revealed details of a bilateral trade agreeme…
Bright spots for Malaysian economy anticipated by research houses in 2020
When the fireworks at New Year’s Eve are over, few will remember 2019 as a wonderful year for the global economy. Rising world protectionism has rattled the global supply chain and affected most regio…
Bangladesh, a hidden treasure trove for tourism and investment
At first glance, Bangladesh would not appear on many people’s bucket lists as a “must” visit for those who do not know this South Asian country. Bangladesh has been an economic marvel in the last 15 y…
Myanmar, a promising investment destination
As the Myanmar economy opens up, it offers access to various sectors wherein India can boost trade and investment Myanmar recently saw the entry of foreign private insurance companies into the country…
Bangladesh eyes opening diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh
Bangladesh is seriously contemplating opening a diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh instead of covering Cambodia from its diplomatic base in Bangkok. AK Abdul Momen, Bangladesh Minister of Foreign Affair…