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South Korea’s GS Group seeks to expand in Indonesia
GS Group, Korea‘s seventh-largest conglomerate by assets, is aiming to expand its energy, construction and retail businesses in Indonesia as part of a globalisation...
ASEAN to sign deal with trading partners by 2015
ASEAN and its six trading partners are targeting to sign by 2015 the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement that is...
Vietnam’s frist PPP projects kicks off
Foreign investors are "very interested" in Vietnam's first public-private partnership (PPP) project, the Dau Giay-Phan Thiet highway, after a series of preferential policies have...
Thailand likely to surpass Malaysia in tourism ranking
Thailand recorded a record growth of visitors in 2013 so far and is likely to surpass its rival Malaysia be the end of the...
AirAsia X Thailand to spread wings
A new long-haul budget airline is about to take off from Thailand as a local arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia X, the long-haul affiliate of...
Finally: Starbucks set to enter Myanmar
Starbucks has set its sight on tapping coffee lovers in Myanmar as part of its expansion in Southeast Asia, the company's CEO Howard Schultz...
Exclusive interview with new ASEAN Secretary General
Le Luong Minh, who took over the five-year tenure as ASEAN Secretary-General on January 1, 2013, talked to Inside Investor about pressing issues to resolve.
Continued improvement in 5-star hospitality
JW Marriott is one of the leading hotels in Jakarta for business and accomplished travelers. Inside Investor sat down with general manager Karan Berry.to discuss how the hotel has progressed in its 12-year presence.
Philippines among most energy efficient in Asia
The Philippines is now ranked among the top five most energy-efficient countries in Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), yet the price...
The dark sides of expat living: 5 most disgusting drinks in Asia
There are excellent alcoholic drinks to be found in Asia, and brands such as Singha have even launched a global expansion drive. However, be aware that some stuff leaves a foul aftertaste.
Starbucks, McDonald’s go Vietnam
The world's largest coffee-shop chain, Starbucks, will open its first Vietnam cafe in early February 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City as part of...
Thailand tourism arrivals soaring
Tourism numbers in Thailand are projected to grow by another 10 per cent to 23 million in 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
South Korean government implements green credit system
South Korea is working towards ensuring a smaller carbon footprint for their country by announcing the implementation of a “green credit system” targeting large...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...