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US companies eyeing relocation from China to Philippines amid trade war
Companies from the US are increasingly looking at the Philippines as possible alternative location for their existing...
ASEAN leaders summit kicks off in Thailand, Trump skips
The 35th summit of the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off in...
Cambodia retains attribute of being haven for black money
There is no shortage of Chinese-funded casinos in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Despite effort by the government, among them the...
Special economic zone in Laos expects $10 billion in investments
A special economic zone in northern Laos bordering China is
anticipating investment of at least $10 billion to...
Vietnam, Thailand benefit most from Chinese company relocation amid trade war
More Chinese manufacturers are looking to Vietnam and Thailand as a production base to avoid US tariffs,...
Thailand seeks to lure companies fleeing China with 50% tax break – effects on real estate seen
The Thai government has introduced a package of incentives
for companies in China affected by the China-US trade...
Cambodia could reverse ban on online gambling
The Cambodian government may reverse its decision to shut down its online gambling industry, risking the ire...
Hong Kong businesses consider move to Singapore: survey
Almost a quarter of businesses in a new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore...
Thailand’s tourism industry feels the heat from strong baht, fewer visitors
Thailand’s tourism industry, which accounts for at least a fifth of the country’s GDP, is coming under...
Hordes of Chinese leave Cambodia after ban on online gambling
Sihanoukville, Cambodia's new casino flash point © Arno Maierbrugger
Around 120,000 Chinese nationals out of a total expat...
Thailand’s Chinese-backed high-speed railway to start operations in 2023
The first leg of a planned high-speed railway running
between Thailand and China will be operating by 2023,...
Google to move smartphone production from China to Vietnam
Google is planning to move the production of its Pixel
smartphones from China to Vietnam as the company...
Thailand is world’s largest durian exporter
Thailand was the world’s largest durian exporter in the
first half of this year thanks to free trade...
Singapore budget hotel startup gets $70 million in fresh funding
Singapore-based hotel startup RedDoorz, which provides
affordable lodging in Southeast Asia, has raised $70 million from investors it
intends...
Cambodia bans online gambling
Cambodia will no longer issue licenses to online gambling businesses, and all existing licenses will not be...
Hong Kong protests hit tourism in Southeast Asia
Tourism officials in Southeast Asia have warned about disruptive effects on tourism caused by the Hong Kong...
First Mekong bridge of China-Laos high speed rail completed
The main section of the first huge Mekong river bridge for the China-Laos high speed railway connection...
Malaysia mulls producing super car with help from Turkey
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on his state visit in Turkey last week said that he plans...
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Malaysia’s grey economy at 21% of GDP
The size of Malaysia’s shadow economy stands at around 300 billion ringgit a year, more than...
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Singapore aims to become regional hub for digital banks
Singapore is undertaking steps to become a regional hub for technology firms with advanced data expertise, particulally...