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Japanese PM touring Asia’s youngest, growing economies
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2017
» SINGAPORE - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe begins a six-day tour of Asia-Pacific nations on Thursday that includes the region’s youngest and fastest-growing economies, seeking to strengthen ties as growth at home lags.
Samsung’s Lee appears for questioning in bribery probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2017
» Special prosecutors began questioning Samsung Electronics Co vice chairman Jay Y Lee on Thursday as a suspect in a bribery investigation, deepening an influence-peddling scandal that has already led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president.
Buffalo stampede threatens cattle trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2016
» CANBERRA/JAKARTA: Indonesians’ growing appetite for red meat needed to make rendang curries and to flavor noodle soups is putting the world’s biggest seaborne cattle trade at risk.
Vietnam maps out plan to keep economy rolling
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2016
» HANOI - One of the few economies still enjoying old-fashioned export-propelled growth, Vietnam is drawing up policy plans for the next four years as threats to trade mount.
Philippines broadens crackdown on mining sector
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/09/2016
» MANILA - The Philippines deepened the shakeup of its mining industry on Wednesday, announcing that it will suspend more than 10 mines in the world’s largest nickel supplier in addition to the 10 halts that have already been made.
China woos Suu Kyi with red-carpet welcome
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2016
» BEIJING - China is ready to work with Myanmar's new government to push relations to a new level, Premier Li Keqiang told State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Thursday in Beijing.
Vietnam drug stocks surging as foreigners covet booming industry
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/08/2016
» HANOI - As Vietnam opens up to more foreign money, the country’s fast-growing pharmaceutical industry is emerging as one of the most attractive prizes for overseas investors.
Climbing Mt Fuji to fuel $8bn holiday splurge in Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2016
» TOKYO -- As Japanese prepare to head for the hills on Thursday for their inaugural Mountain Day holiday, the retail and tourism sectors are gearing up for an US$8 billion windfall.
Vietnam Q2 growth little changed, at 5.6%
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/06/2016
» HANOI - Economic growth in Vietnam was little changed in the second quarter as a crippling drought hurt farming output in the Southeast Asian nation.
Vietnam grabs market share from Asian peers in EU trade
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/06/2016
» SINGAPORE - Vietnam took market share of European Union trade away from other Southeast Asian nations last year, a trend that may continue after it concluded a free trade agreement with the regional bloc.