More investment from China to Thailand likely: Envoy
AS THAILAND and China started the second round of talks on a joint railway project yesterday, the Chinese ambassador to Thailand reiterated his optimism that the project would spur more investment and allow Thailand to be the centre of Chinas much.
New Malaysia plan to spur growth through 2020
KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Najib Razak has unveiled a plan for fuelling Malaysias growth through 2020, by creating a larger pool of high-skilled workers and improving their productivity to increase investment. With 2020 just five years away, the .
Why QE may not be able to fix what ails the euro zone
On Thursday (Jan 22), the European Central Bank is almost certainly going to start a quantitative easing (QE) programme, buying up government debt to provide money to banks so they plow it into European economies and thus boost demand and growth.
Thai Q4 GDP growth disappoints, full-year 2014 pace at 0.7%
Night view of Bangkok, Thailand. The countrys economy grew less than expected in October-December and had full-year 2014 growth of only 0.7 per cent, as exports and consumption remained weak long after a May coup aimed at helping to spur recovery.
Khor Yu Leng research: Johor / Iskandar watch (update 26.
According to a survey of real estate agencies, the number of Malaysian properties bought through these agencies dropped from 2,609 in 2013 to 838 last year, said Mr Wong, who was replying a query by Singapore MP Dr Lee Bee... With the new Data Hub, we aim to attract high value investments from top cloud services and datacentre providers to Malaysia, to further accelerate the growth of industry and position Malaysia as a world-class data hub in the region.
Growing importance of life insurance - The Borneo Post Online
���The life insurance industry in Malaysia remained stable with a small negative growth of 0.2 per cent in 2013, as measured by new business total premium (single premium plus annualised premium). ���The new business total premium in. The result of our study are expected to spur the insurance industry to move forward in achieving the targeted penetration rate of 75 per cent by 2020 under the Economic Transformation Plan.��� As the government looks to enhance��.
Effect of QE tapering on Singapore - Quintessential Education
My recent reports on Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia show that the entire region is caught up in a massive bubble, and Singapore is benefiting from this bubble by acting as ASEANs financial center. The emerging markets bubble began to inflate in 2009 after China launched a $586 billion stimulus plan to boost its economy after the Global Financial Crisis threatened the countrys economic growth. Chinas stimulus plan aimed to drive economic��.
Lovely airport, where are the planes? Chinas white elephants emerge
While construction firms profited from the boom, it saddled Chinas provincial governments with $3 trillion worth of debt, with the most over-exuberant seeing their local economies weaken and become imbalanced towards the building sector.
Senators call for a stop to criticisms against Prime Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Senators Council (MSC) has called on politicians and the public to move on from the criticisms against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and focus on the future. Reaffirming support. The council, said Abdul Rahim.
REDD in the news: 30 March - 5 April 2015 | REDD-Monitor
The auction comes at a time when investment in carbon-cutting investments under U.N. programmes has slowed as countries wrangle over the design of a new global climate pact to come into force in 2020. [Colombia] The Tolo. AsiaOne Asia News, 30 March 2015. South Korea.. Japan, Canada and Australia all failed to meet the March 31 deadline, as did China, the worlds largest greenhouse gas emitter, although Beijing has already publicly outlined its plans.
Doubts over Spores restructuring push
The IMFs take on Singapores ambitious restructuring plan is finding resonance with most private sector economists. The policy could usher in a new era of sustainable growth, but how and when desired productivity gains materialise is unpredictable.
Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinpings address to Australias Parliament
In 2013, China and Australia established a strategic partnership which was a significant milestone in the growth of our bilateral relations.. This, I am sure, will help enhance our mutual understanding and friendship, expand mutually beneficial.
ASEAN | The New ASIA OBSERVER
All news on Asean.. The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia on Friday pledged renewed efforts to resolve stubborn disputes over maritime borders that have long nagged at one of Southeast Asias most important bilateral relationships.. A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute, Southeast Asia at the crossroads: Three paths to prosperity, finds that the region can address its productivity challenges and find new catalysts for growth by pursuing the opportunities associated with��.
Twelve considerations upon the DPJ wipeout in Japans.
But seven months is a long time in Japanese politics ��� especially during an era when the countrys about to have its seventh new government in seven years.. Europe essentially retreating to a position of austerity from the United Kingdom to Greece, U.S. president Barack Obama is likely to welcome a government thats now perhaps the most committed within the developed world to expansionary and activist economic policy to spur employment and GDP growth.
Japan home policy and society | The New ASIA OBSERVER
In 2013, just 64 per cent of Japanese women aged 15���64 were participating in the labour force Abe has set a target to increase the ratio of female managers to over 30 per cent by 2020. In response, several.. Okinawa election loss. A city mayor opposed to a plan to relocate a controversial US airbase on Japans Okinawa island was re-elected on Sunday, Kyodo news agency said, creating a political headache for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and threatening friction with Washington
More cool workplaces in Singapore - from ST readers
Employees can find their way using the road directional signages that are planted along passageways, which lead to various departments and resource areas. The pillars are also erected with warm-lit lamp posts to conjure images of walking through .
US: Greek deal failure would spur economic uncertainty
Through The Lens · News In Pictures · Infographics. US: Greek deal failure would spur economic uncertainty. Malaysias new economic blueprint: Targets for 2016-2020 · Weak China factories chill hopes for global bounce, US lift needed · Malaysia.
25th January 2010 - Zoo News Digest
Enhancement Act. This legislation will develop affordable and well-qualified opportunities for individuals who are seeking to become wildlife and zoo veterinarians, spur job growth, and promote robust public health policy... Ministers from the 13 countries with tiger populations will hold a first-ever meeting Wednesday through Friday in Hua Hin, Thailand to write an action plan for a tiger summit in September in Russia, where Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been��.
Malaysia News: Ancient Thracian culture reveals splendour.
Exquisitely crafted gold, silver and bronze objects will go on display at the Louvre museum in Paris this week, giving visitors a rare glimpse of the ancient Thracian culture that produced them. Many stories still remain untold��.
Singapore Budget 2015: A budget that looks forward and corrects a policy course
Two future-focused parts of Budget 2015 are SkillsFuture, to help workers gain expertise and mastery, and new moves to spur small and medium-sized enterprises to innovate and internationalise. -- PHOTO: THE. The estimated cost: $1 billion a year on.
Malaysia News: Instead of informing, Ahmad Maslan annoys.
from The Malaysian Insider : Malaysia http://ift.tt/1ahhvEK via IFTTT. Saudi Arabia on alert over possible oil or mall at. Malaysias. EPF launches plan to boost retirement savings for. Jury still out as. The world of extreme tech-addicts has a new leader.. Myclear eyes 5,000 billers for JomPAY by 2020 �� Asia One joins Aussie developer for RM105 million.. Spurs rain down on the Thunders playoff parade �� CPC, Evidence Bill debate deferred to next meeting.
Ringgit also falls after surprise MAS move on Singapore dollar
Malaysias ringgit also dropped after Singapore unexpectedly loosened monetary policy, joining a global round of easing amid slowing economic growth and the risk of deflation. -- ST PHOTO: JEROME MING .
News On Biz: Excavators de-silt Sungai Batu Ferringhi.
Excavators de-silt Sungai Batu Ferringhi - New Straits Times; Trade growth expected at 5%-6% - The Star Online; Eye on 4 mega tourism trends - New Straits Times; Ship fire delays Sabah project - The Star Online. MALACCA: TO fulfil its target of attracting 36 million tourists by 2020, the government plans to use four mega trends to draw high-spending tourists, especially from China, India, the Middle East and Russia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the��.
Analysis: Dealing with urban agglomeration challenges in Indonesia
Jakarta is the largest metropolitan area in Southeast Asia, with a tremendous rate of population growth and wide range of urban problems. Research. In Asia, the UN estimated that half of the population would be in urban areas by 2020.. Currently.
Penangs Ivory Properties in $780m joint venture in Johor Baru
Johor has been making waves with its current measures to spur economic growth and attract investment, group chief executive officer Datuk Low Eng Hock told StarBiz. This land of opportunity has since become a haven for property development for many .
The Financial New World Order: Towards a Global Currency.
Governments should replace national currencies with the dollar or the euro or, in the case of Asia, collaborate to produce a new multinational currency over a comparably large and economically diversified area... The paper further states that the African Central Bank (ACB) ���would not be created until around 2020, [but] the bidding process for its location is likely to begin soon,��� however, ���there are plans for creating various regional monetary unions, which would��.
Fresh Investment Spurs Growth of East-West Trade Along Silk Road
Chinese officials are drafting plans for such a grandiose project and have initiated talks with 17 countries in Europe and Central Asia about making it a reality. The proposal is just the latest and most. At the annual meeting of the ADB, opening.
Blockbuster Islamic Expo ���1001 Inventions��� Now Showing In.
For more information about what makes Malaysia one of the most popular destinations in the Islamic world, as well as on planning your next holiday or MICE event in Malaysia, please click: http://www.tourism.gov.my/ or. Airport plans taking off; Omanis get exemption from UK visa; Aviation to play key role in Dubai Expo 2020; Intl. expos on urban services, textile industry underway in Tehran; SR17bn for Saudi airport, road and railway schemes; Malaysian Railway��.
Integrating Banking In Asean Gathers Pace
The Asean Banking Integration Framework, which aims to liberalise the banking market by 2020, could help pave the way for further integration and the entry of Asean banks into regional banking markets.. Allowing banks to operate across borders.
Biometrics market to see massive growth, away from.
AS CYBER security becomes an increasing concern, the global biometrics market is set for massive growth, claims a new report from 6Wresearch. The report, titled Global Biometrics Market (2014-2020) projects the global��.
Malaysia News: Quit if you dont support Najib, Kedah.
This has triggered a wave of support for Najib from Umno grassroots leaders and those in the BN. Ahmad Lebai claimed that during the meeting, Mukhriz had said he would wait for the outcome of the 1MDB audit investigation��.
The Oil Drum | Drumbeat: February 20, 2013
Hiring of supertankers from the worlds largest export region slumped 33 percent from a year ago, Fotis Giannakoulis, a New York-based analyst at the investment bank, said in an e- mailed report today. The 12 members. Saudi Arabia cut production sharply in the fourth quarter of last year because of weak economic growth abroad and lower seasonal consumption during cooler weather at home. But exports are.. UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar.