Malaysia’s Armed Forces Fund Board declares lowest-ever dividend of 2%
The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) of Malaysia has yesterday announced its lowest-ever dividend of 2%, compared with a minimum of 6% paid over...
Singapore sees rising Chinese property interest
The level of Chinese property investment in Singapore has hit record levels this year as instability in Hong Kong appears to be rising.
“Singapore is the regional safe harbour and the...
Indonesia to curb coal output to protect price
Indonesia has ordered coal mines to cut their output not out of environmental concern but because record exports last year reduced prices.
The authorities in...
Philippines to probe Honda production shutdown
The Senate of the Philippines is planning to conduct an inquiry into the sudden shutdown of Honda Cars Philippines Inc.’s manufacturing in Laguna.
Senator Joel...
Laos-China railway now in advanced stages of construction
Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. is now in the advanced stages of construction for the 422-kilometer Vientiane-Boten railway.
This as drilling of the tunnels across the...
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Hundreds tried for treason in Cambodia
One hundred thirty-seven Cambodians are facing treason charges allegedly for plotting an attack against the government in 2019.
A report by Al Jazeera on Thursday...
Indonesia mass vaccination begins; younger generation first in line
Indonesia began with its mass vaccination program on Wednesday which focused on the younger working-age population and not the elderly.
According to reports, Indonesian President...
Indonesia frees militant leader Abu Bakar Bashir
Indonesia freed from prison the spiritual leader of al-Qaeda-linked group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) after serving two-thirds of his 15-year sentence.
Abu Bakar Bashir, 82, was...