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Moody's: Malaysia biggest winner in TPP agreement
Kyodo News, Published on 09/03/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stands to benefit the most by joining a revamped Trans-Pacific Partnership, Moody's Investors Service said Friday, as 11 countries signed the slimmed-down trade deal without the US overnight.
Myanmar police shoot dead 7 protesters in troubled Rakhine
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2018
» YANGON: Myanmar police shot dead seven demonstrators and 12 were injured in troubled Rakhine State, after a local gathering celebrating an ancient Buddhist Arakan kingdom turned violent.
Thai farms warned over coffee trend
News, Asawin Suebsaeng, Published on 14/01/2018
» Despite an increase in coffee consumption and growing interest among southern farmers to convert rubber plantations to grow coffee, competition from neighbouring countries is too fierce, according to a leader of community enterprises.
Philippines woos Japanese investors amid Duterte's visit
Published on 26/10/2016
» TOKYO - Philippine officials sought more Japanese investments on Wednesday in such areas as manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and energy, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Japan for a three-day visit.
Thai, Malaysian PMs to discuss security issues in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 08/09/2016
» Prime Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in Bangkok on Friday after he arrives at the start of a six-day visit that will include talks on security and trade, Government House announced on Friday.
Thousands rally in Malaysia
Kyodo News, Published on 24/01/2016
» KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of Malaysians staged a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to protest against the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact as the country's parliament was set to debate and vote on the multilateral agreement next week.
Thailand, Vietnam target $20bn in trade
Published on 22/07/2015
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed in trade talks to aim for US$20 billion in two-way turnover by 2020, up from almost $11 billion last year, Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikalya said Wednesday.