Farmers walk from N. Sumatra to Jakarta to demand Jokowi settle land dispute
Nina A. Loasana The Jakarta Post Tue, August 11, 2020 Farmers from Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, arrive in Jakarta on Aug. 7, after walking thousands of kilometers from […]
Thailand Bets on Medical Marijuana Cultivation to Lift Economy
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Sun, August 9, 2020 BANGKOK – Thailand’s ailing economy, particularly its tourism and agriculture sectors, is poised to get a boost from new rules that […]
Cambodia-India trade on the rise
Khmer Times August 6, 2020 PHNOM PENH – Bilateral trade between Cambodia and India are on a significant rise while the two countries are moving forward to the free trade […]
Myanmar OKs Venture With Japan’s AEON to Build Country’s Biggest Mall in Yangon
By Zaw Zaw Htwe THE IRRAWADDY, Wed, August 5, 2020 An architectural model of the planned AEON Mall in Yangon’s Dagon Seikan Township YANGON—The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has approved […]
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries tells Kraft Heinz to withdraw misguided negative campaign, ‘palm oil-free’ claims
MALAY MAIL Wed, Aug 5, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – The Secretariat of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) is asking American food company Kraft Heinz Company to withdraw […]
Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) approves seven investment enterprises from home and abroad
By Mizzima Tue, 4 August 2020 Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) recently approved seven investment enterprises from home and abroad.
Mitsubishi eyeing building vehicles in Myanmar
By Mizzima Tue, 4 August 2020 Mitsubishi Motors is considering building vehicles in Myanmar, as the Japanese automaker deepens its commitment to Southeast Asia, CEO Takao Kato told Nikkei, charting […]
Samsung plans to shift Chinese PC production to Vietnam: Nikkei
Hai Yen THE HANOI TIMES Tue, Aug 4, 2020 The move is expected to help the South Korean tech giant to stay competitive. HANOI – Samsung Electronics will end Chinese personal […]
Malaysia welcomes Apec trade ministers’ call to support WTO
By Farah Adilla NEW STRAITS TIMES Mon, July 27, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia welcomes Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Ministers Responsible for Trade’s (MRT) statement on Saturday, saying it clearly […]
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