Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has announced that its laboratory in Malaysia has expanded and moved to a modernized premise in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia bans citizens from high risk countries
While all tourists are banned from entering Malaysia, the country is also restricting citizens from India, Indonesia and the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Saudi oil shipments to America plunge to 35-year low
Saudi Arabia drew the wrath of Republicans in Washington this spring by sending an armada of tankers to America to drown US oil makers with cheap crude. Now, the kingdom has reversed course, steering ... ( read original story ...)
Average Businesses in Afghanistan to Remain Operative 2 more Months: COVID-19 Impact
The average businesses in major economic hubs of Afghanistan have signaled they may only be able to remain open for another two months under the prevailing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” IFC said ... ( read original story ...)
Indian investors interested in Myanmar opportunities, but more govt support needed
Despite travel restrictions and other setbacks as a result of COVID-19, investors from India have shown a great interest in expanding into Myanmar and some have even proposed novel ideas on boosting ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar blocks activist website, saying it spreads fake news
Myo Swe, a spokesman for the ministry, said it had acted on reports by a social media monitoring group related to the security forces but declined to name the group. The campaign group whose website ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook touts beefed up hate speech detection ahead of Myanmar election
Facebook has offered a little detail on extra steps it’s taking to improve its ability to detect and remove hate speech and election disinformation ahead of Myanmar’s election. A general election is ... ( read original story ...)
Connell and Dow “Team Up to Clean Up” With Hand Sanitizer Produced Locally in Myanmar
Two international chemical giants recently used their expertise and local connections to provide a supply of premium hand sanitizer to ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam – Land of opportunity
It has been a truly special decade in terms of the economy for Vietnam, which this week celebrates 75 years since declaring independence. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam fiscal deficit widens to US$457 billion in 8 months on Covid-19
Vietnam recorded a state budget deficit of VND106 trillion (US$457 billion) in the year to August 15 further widening from a deficit of VND101.1 trillion (US$437 billion) recorded a month earlier, ... ( read original story ...)