Naver to support Saudi Arabia in building city-scale digital twin, super app
The projects are expected to utilise Naver’s robotics and AI-enabled solution for Saudi Arabia’s city-scale simulations and city monitoring.
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Pakistan to place order for Russian oil next month: Petroleum minister
The countries decided to address all technical issues to sign an agreement by late March this year.
UK’s decision to join trans-pacific partnership set to boost trade ties with Malaysia
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah said the collaboration will help eliminate stigma around palm oil while promoting it as a healthy product.
Consensus a new chapter in relations with Malaysia
As China advances with high-level opening-up, new opportunities will be created for Malaysia and other countries, President Xi Jinping said.
Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM
The two countries should tap into the new potential of cooperation in various fields including digital economy, among others, said the premier.
Preferential trade deal with Indonesia likely soon
The Commerce Minister suggests businesses of both nations explore opportunities and identify potential sectors for trade and investment.
Asean makes big push to use local currencies
The decision to use local currencies in intraregional trade will help reduce external risks because it will lessen dependence on international currencies such as the US dollar,…
Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific free trade pact
Britain has been looking to build global trade ties following its departure from the EU in 2020 and has looked to pivot towards geographically distant but fast-growing economies.
HK chief exec John Lee attends Boao Forum for Asia annual conference
Noting that Hong Kong is pressing ahead to seek accession to the RCEP, he expressed great gratitude to China for its continuous support of Hong Kong's application to join the…
Palm oil’s premium to be short lived, to fade with Indonesian supply
The premium has slowed down palm oil purchases by key importers as refiners were replacing palm oil with rapeseed and sunoil.