Vegetable farmers in Malaysia want stronger government support
Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations president Lim called for the government to break from the status quo, advocating for revolutionary measures to ensure the nation’s…
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Cambodia’s textile exports surpass $10 billion, driven by global recovery
“The increase in textile export revenues stems from Cambodia’s political stability, which distinguishes it from other ASEAN countries. The workforce here is efficient and…
Japan’s ruling bloc divided on nuclear power use in new energy plan
Regarding nuclear energy, the phrase “reducing dependence on nuclear power as much as possible” was deleted from the draft. Instead, it states that the nation would use as…
House OKs bill that lets foreigners lease land in Philippines for 99 years
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that would extend up to 99 years, from the current 50, the period in which private land can be…
Indonesia’s Golden Visa investments reach US$559k, below annual target
The Directorate General of Immigration has set an ambitious goal for investment from golden visa recipients, and while a substantial sum has been amassed, it is less than half the…
Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City to use Four-Plus-One funding model to raise finance
To attract foreign banks and private sector investors, the GMC plans to invest initially in core infrastructure like the airport and inland port to create a foundation for future…
Political uncertainty weighs on Korea’s credit rating
The political uncertainty will remain a liability for the country, according to a senior executive at Moody’s, although lawmakers' move to unseat the president prevented a…
Trust in Japan’s financial industry at risk after spate of scandals rocks sector
Scandals reveal that organisational checking systems were poorly managed at the financial institutions, says Shinji Hatta, a professor emeritus at Aoyama Gakuin University who is…
Vietnam’s GDP growth poised for robust growth in 2024: officials
With 2024 nearing its end, Vietnam's GDP growth is set to surpass the 7 per cent target, driven by efforts from ministries and sectors, says Deputy Minister of Planning and…
Singaporean Ministers to send letters of demand to Bloomberg, other media outlets over ‘libellous’ statements
Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng are taking legal action against Bloomberg and other media outlets for publishing statements…