Asian companies to shift focus from China to Mekong region
London – In the next ten years, companies in Asia will focus more on opening new factories and offices in South-East Asia and less on China, according to a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report. The business landscape in Asia … Continue reading Asian companies to shift focus from China to Mekong region
Singapore tourist arrivals down 7.4 percent
Singapore — Tourist arrivals in March fell 7.4 percent to 1.2 million from a year ago, fueled by a sharp drop in Chinese and Indonesian holidaymakers, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) yesterday. China and Indonesia are two of Singapore’s largest … Continue reading Singapore tourist arrivals down 7.4 percent
Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Jakarta   – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Science and Technology and the U.S. Mission to ASEAN today announced a second group of fellowships to ASEAN scientists to further drive policy debates and data-based decision making to … Continue reading Beyond the Lab: ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology
Shenzhen: 4,500 electric-powered taxis on the road
Shenzhen – Shenzhen will put another 4,000 electric-powered taxis on the road before the end of the year, bringing the total number of e-cabs to 4,500, the city’s transport commission said.  Shenzhen is one of the first cities in the world to … Continue reading Shenzhen: 4,500 electric-powered taxis on the road
Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian police have arrested 12 people linked to the militant group Islamic State and seized explosives, foiling a plan to attack several locations in and around the capital, which is hosting the ASEAN summit. Security had already … Continue reading Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned