The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MoEE) has ordered the closure of 62 out of approximately 4,600 illegal gas stations in Myanmar by January 31. ( read original story ...)
ASX rises 1pc; Myanmar Metals sells off amid coup
The Australian sharemarket is trading higher after rallying from a heavy fall at the open; Macquarie flags legislative risks for Atlas Arteria; Westgold says WA lockdown will have “minimal” impact; ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt not planning to repatriate nationals from Myanmar, says stay indoors
Japan has no plans to repatriate its nationals from Myanmar, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after Myanmar's military seized power from a democratically elected civilian government and ... ( read original story ...)
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Thailand and COVID-19 Recovery
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Thailand and COVID-19 Recovery ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Vietnam targets growth surge, hi-tech shift in Communist Party economic blueprint
Vietnam targets 6.5%-7.0% growth for 2021-2025 period * Party looks to raise Vietnam’s profile as tech manufacturing hub * Trong, Party chief, says corruption crackdown to continue * Foxconn, Intel ... ( read original story ...)
Sony’s Morita Akio: Marking 100 Years Since the Birth of a Japanese Business Legend
Morita Akio, nicknamed “Mr. Sony,” was born 100 years ago. Veteran economic journalist Mori Kazuo reflects on Morita’s epic journey and entrepreneurial spirit. ( read original story ...)
Power of crowd: lesson for Pakistan from Wall Street fight
For long, stock markets were largely seen as a club where those with means got together, found ways to become wealthier, and it all came at the expense of someone else. Usually, that someone else was ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia steps up creative economy drive
The United Nations has declared this year the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. Indonesia, having sponsored the proposal and proposed the theme of "Inclusively ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia January inflation slows to 1.55%
Indonesia's annual inflation rate slowed for the first time in five months in January, staying below the central bank's target range, data from the statistics bureau showed on Monday. JAKARTA, Feb 1 ... ( read original story ...)
India Budget Sets Out Road Map for Recovery After Virus Shock
India unveiled a new budget stressing a commitment to self-reliance as it seeks to revive growth from an unprecedented recession due to the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)