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Sanofi to set up factory in Singapore for vaccine production on “massive scale”
French pharma major Sanofi said it will invest €400 million set up a vaccine production site in...
EU-Vietnam trade agreement to eliminate 99% of all tariffs
The European Commission on October 17 adopted the long-planned trade and investment agreements between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam, paving the way for...
Singapore exports drop sharply on weak global demand
Singapore's exports fell 10.6 per cent in July, more bad news after they fell 2.4 per cent in the previous month. Non-oil domestic exports...
Singapore’s manufacturing output growth slowing
Singapore's manufacturing output grew at a slower-than-expected pace of 4 per cent year-on-year in November 2013, dragged down mainly by lower output from the...
Singapore manufacturing growth still sluggish
Singapore's manufacturing output grew at a slower-than-expected pace of 8 per cent on-year in October, newly released government data show. This is down...
Brunei’s next opportunity: The pharma industry
The project to transform Brunei’s economy away from hydrocarbons is being fuelled by a new idea: Brunei could become a partner of the pharmaceutical...
Malaysian government launches cost-benefit studies of TPP
Concerns in Malaysia over joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement have prompted the Malaysian government to launch two cost-benefit studies that could...
Intellectual property mixed within our meals
How many times have you sat down for dinner and thought about intellectual property (IP) rights? Never, probably. But the food you eat contains...
Vietnam, an underestimated investment destination
Of the Southeast Asian nations on the radar for Middle East investment, Vietnam so far has played an underestimated role. Despite some prevailing risks, the country has a rewarding investment profile.
Qatar can find plenty of opportunities in Sarawak
Qatar has recently stepped up its effort to get engaged in investment opportunities in Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state that reported impressive GDP growth rates of around 5 per cent in 2012.
Qatar set to invest in Sarawak halal hub
Qatar has reiterated its interest to invest in Sarawak's halal hub at Tanjung Manis, with the production of halal gelatine, pharmaceuticals and food production...
Chile seeks investment in Thailand
Investors from Chile are looking at Thailand for investments in steel, fertiliser and pharmaceuticals,according to the Chilean Ambassador to the country, Javier Baker.
Both countries...
China explores halal options in Malaysia
China's Ningxia autonomous region, home of roughly 11 per cent of the 20 million Muslims in China, on January 4 has signed an agreement...
EU, Singapore set to ink free trade agreement
Singapore as the first Southeast Asian nation has concluded a free trade agreement with the European Union on December 16, seeing the EU eliminating...
Lifestyle assets good for returns
Goldis Bhd is an investment company with private equity investments in Malaysia and China, focusing mainly on life sciences and green technology.
Singapore’s GDP growth takes a break
Singapore's economic growth in the second quarter 2012 has likely slowed down to only 0.3 per cent quarter-to-quarter, according to a poll of 11...
Intellectual property rights remain an unresolved issue
Intellectual property laws are still weak throughout Southeast Asia, despite some countries stepping up measures for better protection of trademarks and patents. However, counterfeit goods seem to remain an ever-thriving industry.
Singapore facing manufacturing brain drain
As Singapore’s manufacturing industry changes from one based around toys and garments for export to one based on medical engineering, pharmaceuticals and high-tech manufacturing,...
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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...