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Malaysia’s shadow economy still more than a fifth of GDP
Malaysia’s shadow economy has a value of about 300 billion ringgit ($73.8 billion) or 21 per cent...
Foreign investment into Myanmar far behind target
Despite efforts by the Myanmar government to meet its
foreign direct investment (FDI) target of $5.8 billion during...
Malaysia sticks to 6% digital tax, but only for services
The Malaysian government will impose six per cent tax on
foreign digital service providers, effective January 1, 2020,...
Forest fires cost Indonesia more than $5billion in losses this year
Indonesia suffered damages and economic loss from this year’s forest fires of at least $5.2 billion, the...
Indonesia to spend $40 billion for Jakarta metro extension
The Indonesian government intends to spend no less than $40 billion to extend Jakarta’s metro network by...
Vietnam sees steady growth in foreign direct investment
Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Vietnam inched up by
three per cent during the first 11 months of...
Japanese automaker bulk up investment in Indonesia
A number of Japanese automakers have plans to extend their investments in Indonesia, which should help the...
Thailand hit by economic slowdown
Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) growth has reached its
slowest quarterly rate in a year in the third...
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...
Indonesia seeks to boost exports in bid to revive economy
Indonesia's new administration is seeking to roll out a set of measures to boost its exports in...
Malaysia limits cash transfers to 25,000 ringgit, Thailand relaxes limits for money outflows
Malaysia will impose a cash transaction limit of 25,000 ringgit ($6,062) from the beginning of next year...
Southeast Asia’s tallest tower open for business this December
Southeast Asia’s tallest skyscraper is set to open its doors this December after more than four years...
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...
Philippines to revise $180-billion “Build, Build, Build” plan to make it “more realistic”
Infrastructure construction in Makati
The Philippine government, after a phase of promoting its ambitious “Build Build Build” programme...
Thai Airways at risk of closure – Malaysia Airlines shortlists investors
Thailand’s national carrier Thai Airways could suffer the fate of being closed down if its modified restructuring...
Myanmar’s economy picking up again ahead of next year’s elections
Government district in Naypyitaw, Myanmar © Arno Maierbrugger
Myanmar’s GDP is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent...
Philippine GDP growth forecast revised
The US-China trade war is hitting the Philippine economy © Arno Maierbrugger
The World Bank has downgraded its...
Thailand seeks to become high-income nation by 2036
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on the sidelines of the 74th Session of the United Nations General...
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