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Laos at risk of sovereign debt default
The China-Laos railway project, originally meant to bring economic growth, is pushing Laos deeper into debt
The small...
Malaysia could face bankruptcy like Greece if 1MDB defaults: Mahathir
Just ahead of the important polls in Malaysia's largest state of Sarawak on May 7, the country's former prime minister and staunch opponent of...
Abu Dhabi claims Malaysia’s 1MDB defaulted on $1.1-billion-debt
Abu Dhabi-based, stated-owned investment firm International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) said on April 18 that Malaysia's government fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) defaulted on...
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Thailand’s cab drivers grow vegetables on their idle taxis’ roofs
The collapse of tourism and the prolonged lockdowns and curfews in Thailand due to the Covid-19 pandemic have led to serious disruptions in many...
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Indonesia’s online grocery market takes off
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated what was already a big trend in Indonesia, namely online grocery shopping. Experts expect the country’s grocery e-commerce market...