China’s 2014 economic targets
During two government sessions, China’s top leaders laid out a number of specific economic targets for the country to achieve in 2014. Beginning with Premier Li Keqiang and his Government Work Report, he says the country will pursue GDP growth … Continue reading China’s 2014 economic targets
ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
Yangon – ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital of Myanmar, later this month, official sources said Friday. The meeting, scheduled from March 17 to 21, will discuss a wide range of … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan comprehensive economic partnership meeting to be held in Myanmar
Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN
Jakarta – “The Argentine Republic looks at ASEAN as an important and successful regional organisation and is highly interested in working with ASEAN in every relevant areas of cooperation,” said Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentine Republic to ASEAN during … Continue reading Argentina to Foster Further Cooperation with ASEAN
Chinese bank applies for license in Britain
Beijing/London – The Agricultural Bank of China is applying for a branch banking license in Britain, said a bank official Monday. “Europe is one of the vital markets of the bank’s global strategy,” Guo Youda, the bank’s executive vice president … Continue reading Chinese bank applies for license in Britain
Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
Jakarta — Indonesia’s consumer prices grew at slower pace in February, giving room for the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at this month’s meeting.The consumer prices index eased to 7.75 percent in February on a yearly … Continue reading Indonesia inflation eases to 7.75 pct in February
ASEAN meeting of high level task force on economic integration kicks off in Myanmar
Yangon – The 25th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) High Level Task Force (HLTF) on Economic Integration, which aimed at promoting free trade between ASEAN nations, kicked off in Yangon on Tuesday. Present at the meeting were … Continue reading ASEAN meeting of high level task force on economic integration kicks off in Myanmar
Lao public, private sectors prepare for APEC economic integration
Vientiane – Representatives from government and private sectors met here in Lao capital Vientiane for a crucial knowledge-building seminar to prepare for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) integration, according to local media Monday. Held under the Laos Pilot Program for Narrowing … Continue reading Lao public, private sectors prepare for APEC economic integration
McKinsey predicts digital banking customers in Asia to reach 1.7 billion by 2020
Hong Kong – The number of digital banking consumers in Asia would reach 1.7 billion by 2020, with China, India, and ASEAN seeing the biggest gains, said a new report by global management consultants McKinsey & Company. Titled “Asia Digital … Continue reading McKinsey predicts digital banking customers in Asia to reach 1.7 billion by 2020
IATA: Conrad Clifford new VP for Asia-Pacific
Geneva/Singapore – The International Air Transport Association has appointed Conrad Clifford as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Clifford joins IATA on 1 February and will be based in its Asia Pacific Regional Office in Singapore. He succeeds Maunu von Lueders, who is … Continue reading IATA: Conrad Clifford new VP for Asia-Pacific
Abacus Singapore receives Licence for China
Beijing – Abacus has become the first foreign global distribution system (GDS) to serve mainland China, the world’s largest outbound travel market, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) approval of licenses for its travel agent applicants. The company, which … Continue reading Abacus Singapore receives Licence for China