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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...
Vietnam posts strong GDP growth, boosts investment abroad
Vietnam's economy continues to show strength with an impressive 7.08 per cent growth in the first half of 2018, the highest rate since 2011....
Laos expects 7% GDP growth next year
The government in Laos expects economic growth of at least seven per cent in 2018, the same level expected for 2017, according to Vientiane...
More oil backs Brunei’s economy
Brunei's economy grew 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 year-on-year as the Sultanate managed to increase its oil and gas production...
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Indonesia strikes $5-billion deal with Tesla for nickel supply
US electric vehicle maker Tesla has signed contracts worth a total of about $5 billion to buy materials for its batteries from nickel processing...
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Alibaba-headed consortium to build Singapore’s tallest tower
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, leading a consortium including Singapore property developer Perennial Holdings — which counts Singapore billionaires Kuok Khoon Hong and Ron...