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China's road to growth in Africa
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 04/12/2017
» While two of the biggest traditional investors in Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, are facing domestic uncertainty in light of Brexit and policy changes under President Donald Trump, China seems to be the new hope of this populous continent.
Bitcoin emerges as crisis currency
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2017
» NEW YORK: About a third of the customers queuing at La Maison du Bitcoin's teller windows in Paris aren't speculating on the value of the cryptocurrency. They're sending digital money home to Africa.
The new Public Procurement Act: private-sector bribe payers beware
Business, Wirot Poonsuwan, Published on 11/10/2017
» The much-awaited Public Procurement Act 2017 finally became effective on Aug 23, 180 days after it was published in the Royal Gazette. It completely repeals and replaces the long-standing Procurement Regulation of the Office of the Prime Minister 1978.
Nation ranks 40th in digital evolution
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2017
» Thailand is pressing ahead with its digital economy policy but still ranks low in terms of how successfully it has made the digital jump, a new survey shows.
GM to cut operations in India and South Africa
Business, Published on 19/05/2017
» DETROIT - General Motors Co plans to quit selling vehicles in India by the end of this year and will sell operations in South Africa, the latest steps in a strategy of focusing cash and engineering effort on fewer, more profitable markets.
Hotel group optimistic on safari bookings in Kenya
Business, Reuters, Published on 16/05/2017
» NAIROBI: Serena Hotels operator TPS Eastern Africa is optimistic about prospects for this year after an 8% rise in bookings for safaris in Kenya for second half.
China outlines plans for wide cooperation in trade plan
Published on 15/05/2017
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed ambitious hopes for Asian and European governments to work more closely on finance, law enforcement and a broad range of other issues as leaders from 30 nations issued a joint endorsement on Monday of a Beijing-led trade initiative.
Catching a wave
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 13/03/2017
» The states along the rim of the Indian Ocean aim to make the vast body of water a focus for future economic growth by pursuing a "blue economy" that emphasises inclusive and sustainable development of the ocean's natural resources and maritime cooperation.
Digital silver lining
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 26/12/2016
» Sunil Kaushik, alias Sonu, has never had it so easy.
Volkswagen moves into Kenya, Rwanda
Business, AFP, Published on 23/12/2016
» Nairobi/Kigali: Volkswagen AG on Wednesday opened a new assembly plant in Kenya and launched plans for a ride-sharing service in Rwanda as it seeks to take advantage of surging car demand in Africa.