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Japan's largest retailer Aeon opens hypermarket in Myanmar
Published on 10/05/2019
» YANGON: Japanese retail giant Aeon opened a hypermarket in Myanmar on Friday, seeking to cash in on the growing retail sector in the emerging economy.
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Philippines' first subway
Published on 27/02/2019
» MANILA: A groundbreaking ceremony for the Metro Manila Subway mega-infrastructure project was held on Wednesday, marking the formal start of building the Philippines' first underground railway.
Malaysia pardon board to meet on Wednesday
Kyodo News, Published on 14/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be released soon after the Royal Pardon Board meets on Wednesday, his party said Monday, putting him in position to become prime minister just as soon as he can secure a seat in parliament.
Malaysia-Singapore rail tender deadline postponed
Kyodo News, Published on 19/04/2018
» SINGAPORE: The deadline for bidders to submit their tenders for the development of a high-speed rail line between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur has been postponed by six months due to the complexity of the project, the two governments said Thursday.
SET closes higher, SE Asia stocks end week on cheery note
Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index slightly gained on Friday, while other markets in the region notched up weekly gains and finished higher after data showed China's growth accelerated for the first time in seven years.
SET closes at record high, outperforms SE Asian peers
Published on 15/01/2018
» Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday with Thailand closing at a record high, tracking gains in broader Asia after Wall Street extended its record-setting run.
Food wizards of Oz
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/01/2018
» Stepping into Bibelot Chocolates on Coventry Street in South Melbourne, I am in search of a hot drink after a stroll in the cool breeze. It was spring when I visited, with on-and-off showers and the temperature a brisk 17C, so hot chocolate was just what I needed.
Singapore opens test circuit for autonomous vehicles
Published on 23/11/2017
» Singapore has opened a test circuit for autonomous vehicles in a bid to play a role in developing standards for their use on public roads.
First anime Sailor Moon store to open in Tokyo
Published on 20/09/2017
» TOKYO: The first official merchandise shop of "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," a globally popular Japanese animation series, will open on Saturday in Tokyo, toy maker Bandai Co said Wednesday.
Japan Airlines, VietJet on business tie-up
Published on 26/07/2017
» HANOI - Japan Airlines and Vietnamese budget airline VietJet Air inked an agreement Tuesday to form a comprehensive business alliance.