oil and gas sector
Brunei’s economy takes a hit from weak hydrocarbon sector
The economy of ASEAN’s smallest member Brunei in 2021 suffered its biggest contraction in five years, dropping 1.6 per cent as oil and gas...
Gas sector tops Myanmar’s export earnings with more than $3b
The gas sector has topped Myanmar’s export earnings with $3.2 billion this financial year (March-end), according to the ministry of commerce, Eleven Myanmar reported.
Myanmar’s...
Russia expects Vietnam to soon join customs union
Russia expects Vietnam to soon join the customs union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia as negotiations on the free trade agreement between the union...
Malaysia and Taiwan to enhance economic relations
Malaysia and Taiwan on December 9 made a commitment to explore ways to further enhance bilateral economic relations and to overcome challenges between the...
Myanmar awards contracts for 16 onshore blocks
Italy's Eni, India's ONGC Videsh and Malaysia's Petronas were among the winners of contracts for 16 onshore energy blocks in Myanmar, an energy ministry...
Indonesia’s investment heydays are yet to return
The “Indonesian Trade and Investment Update 2013” held at the Indonesian embassy in Doha on September 26 is a good occasion to give an...
Myanmar energy of top concern
September energy summit to connect investors
Indian firms to invest $2.6b in Myanmar
Top Indian companies are preparing to invest $2.6 billion in a number of industries in Myanmar, including telecommunications, energy and aviation, up from the...
Myanmar’s energy sector needs reforms
In the wake of sound domestic growth, Myanmar’s energy sector is firmly catching international attention due to its huge potential. However, the country needs deeper economic reforms to protect investments.
Renewables: The brighter solution for the Gulf
Qatar-based GreenGulf is a renewable energy company that develops and manages large-scale renewable energy assets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Inside Investor wanted to know more from the CEO.
Myanmar drafts 30-year development plan
The Myanmar government is currently setting up the National Development Plan, which covers the country's economic and social development over the next 30 years.
The...
Quality services a booming sector in Qatar
Velosi is an international quality assurance company with a number of key business activities in Qatar. Pandra Sudhir, Velosi’s regional manager, revealed the company’s strategy and future plans in an interview with Inside Investor.
Broad base
Mashreq, a leading regional bank in the MENA region, is successfully operating a long-established branch network in Qatar to capitalise on the country’s rapid growth.
Labuan expects $800m private investment
The federal territory of Labuan in East Malaysia, known as an offshore financial center, is expecting investments from the private sector at a value...
Continuous improvement on SEDC’s agenda
The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, or SEDC, is responsible for promoting commercial, industrial and socio-economic development in Sarawak, as well as the development of bumiputera in business.
Long expertise
Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works is an expanding marine engineering corporation in Sarawak focusing on oil & gas and ship repair..
Ambitious SCORE project ready to take Sarawak economy to the next level
The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) is the state government’s flagship economic development plan to enable Sarawak to achieve high-income status by 2020...
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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...