ECONOMY

Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash

Singapore – Singapore’s National Environment Agency has awarded a tender to develop and operate a facility to recover metals from incineration ash, it said Monday. The facility, to be built by M/s REMEX Mineralstoff GmbH, will recover ferrous and non-ferrous … Continue reading Singapore to build facility to recover metals from incineration ash

Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment

Yangon – Myanmar has recently reformed its investment commission as part of its efforts to draw more foreign investment into the country. The 13-member Myanmar Investment Commission was re-established with Minister of Energy U Zeyar Aung as chairman, replacing U Win … Continue reading Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment

China, Malaysia celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak attended a grand ceremony in Beijing Saturday marking the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. Addressing the occasion, Li said Malaysia was the first among ASEAN countries … Continue reading China, Malaysia celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Global Fashion Brands: Cambodian Officials discuss Wages

Phnom Penh – Cambodian officials, led by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Keat Chhon, on Monday met with a 18-member delegation representing global brands and trade unions to discuss garment worker rights and wages. It was the second round of talks … Continue reading Global Fashion Brands: Cambodian Officials discuss Wages

Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014

Manila/Yangon – Myanmar is slated to join the shareholders of the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF), bringing all 10 ASEAN members into the AIF. With Myanmar expected to join within 2014, the existing AIF shareholders include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao … Continue reading Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014