British Airways (BA) is sticking to Singapore as its hub between London and Australia – despite the decision by its long-time partner Qantas to dump Changi Airport for Dubai. BA’s new Southeast Asia head
Angkhana Neelaphaijit, wife of missing Muslim lawyer Somchai, has agreed to join the National Security Council team at its meeting on Thursday with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, while National Police chief Adul Saengsingkaew has
Cyprus’ success in winning an international bail-out sparked a rally in Asian bourses including Thailand’s yesterday, but some stock analysts consider that a fall in the local exchange is far from over, chiefly because
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday applauded Samsung’s decision to expand operations in Vietnam, adding that it would contribute to the strategic partnership between Vietnam and South Korea. He was attending the Samsung
The Lao government plans to set up an electronic system that will enable businesspeople to obtain a business and trade license online. Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Khemmani Pholsena, yesterday presided over a
The Malaysian economy is expected to grow steadily at 5 per cent to 6 per cent in 2013, thanks to strong domestic demand, robust private investment and a better global outlook. Bank Negara Governor
Malaysian banks are aggressively beefing up their complaints management systems and investing millions of ringgit in them to not only cope with rising complaints, but also to enlarge their customer base to boost bottom
Imports exceeded exports in March by US$300 million, marking the return of the trade deficit in Vietnam after the country experienced a trade surplus in the first two months of this year and in
Vietnam fisheries officials, economists and fishermen want an exemption from corporate income tax for offshore fishing businesses instead of a 10 per cent tax being imposed. The tax is proposed in the government’s draft
The Philippines is set to boost local vehicle manufacturing and grow a supply chain as the country undergoes rapid motorisation fuelled by a growing economy. The executive director of Philippine Automotive Competitiveness Council Inc.