The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Aug 17):. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Great Big Story celebrates the innovative spirit of Singapore’s Problem Solvers
In its new Problem Solvers series this month, Great Big Story meets the creators based in Singapore pushing the boundaries of technology and making innovative products with a social impact for ... ( read original story ...)
Cronyism threatens Malaysia’s economic recovery, Muhyiddin warned
Critics say the coalition is trying to shore up support after losing its key component party Umno – and that in the end, it’s the poor who will suffer. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia sets up ministerial committee to tackle commercial fraud
Saudi Arabia is setting up a ministerial committee to take on commercial fraud and propose solutions to bring down its impact. The committee will take aim at activities such as foreign nationals ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
South Korea counted its fourth straight day of triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases as the government urged people to stay home and curb travel ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar firms slow to adapt to COVID-19 impact, survey shows
Due to COVID-19, the majority of Myanmar firms have experienced lower sales and cash flow shortages, resulting in reduced access to credit needed to support operations, according to the results of a ... ( read original story ...)
FDI inflows from Europe yet to shift into Vietnam
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from Europe will initially be slow to move into Vietnam following the implementation of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which entered into force on ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippine shares lag on virus woes, Thai economy shrinks
Philippine shares trailed gains in Asia's emerging stock and currency markets on Monday as investors awaited a decision on the extension of strict quarantine measures reinstated to stem the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Pakistan: what are the issues?
Board of Investment needs to step up efforts to exploit opportunities which country offers ... ( read original story ...)
Kick-starting economy a challenge for Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy is oil dependent to a great deal. If a government is under the IMF programme and crude oil prices increase, it is bound to push up petroleum prices, which is tantamount to ... ( read original story ...)