Gold prices threaded in small sideways around USD1960 /oz last week. The market is trapped in uncertainty with no directional trend. This week, we pro…
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Weekly Rubber Report – 21 Sep 2020
Market Fundamentals: Rubber prices recovered alongside with Crude oil ascension last week. Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) r…
Myanmar digital payments platform NearMe plans expansion after 7-figure funding
After raising seven figures in funding, one of Myanmar’s most promising digital payment platforms says it has set its sights on becoming the most wide…
Asia poised for recovery from recession in near term
Finance ministers and central bank governors of Asean-member countries, China, Japan and South Korea expect recovery from the pandemic-induced global …
World Bank approves $200m support to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
The World Bank has approved a $200 million ‘Finance for Growth’ development policy credit to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financia…
Post-pandemic investment climate appears promising
How will foreign direct investment (FDI) levels for 2020 play out globally in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? It is a question being asked by go…
Vietnam’s economy remains resilient despite COVID-19 challenges: ADB
Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow by 1.8% in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and bounce back to 6.3% in 2021, according to a new Asian Developm…
Development of Malaysian business district with Chinese investment kicks off
The development of a major Malaysian business district by a consortium which includes a major Chinese company took off following a deposit and advance…
Tap on Blue Economy Potential – Mitigating Threats and Capitalising Opportunities
Monday, June 8 is World Ocean Day. The day reminds us of the importance of the oceans to the world. The obvious ones include the oceans’ role in marit…
Digital resiliency is ‘new normal’ for ASEAN countries- international survey says
The prolonged pandemic puts the resilience of nations and cities around the world, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to th…