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NNA Asia top stories Friday, Feb. 22

22, Feb. 2019

TOKYO, NNA – The following are the top stories from NNA Asia for Friday, Feb 22.

Malaysia new vehicle sales up 8.7% y/y in January, led by strong demand for SUVs made by Perodua and Proton

Thai automobile production up 8.1% in January for 4th straight y/y rise, led up domestic demand; output growth for exports slower

Vietnam sees slow progress in adopting highway electric toll collection system due to high cost; govt investigating toll gate corruption scandal

Indonesia’s West Java Provincial Govt to propose developing Patimban deep sea port as special economic zone: press report

Indonesia’s central bank keeps key policy rate at 6%, indicates it will maintain accommodative stance for now

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Jewel mall of Changi Airport of Singapore on September 14, 2021. A regional air hub, the city-state is a gateway to emerging markets in Asia. (Photo: NNA).

Singapore among top 5 cities for investment migration in evolving wealth market

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Riding the NFT wave, Cherie Gallery staged a fashion show at an exhibition in New York City in July 2021 to promote the creations of Japanese artists and celebrities. (Photo: Cherie Gallery)

Singapore art gallery partners Japanese celebrities, artists in emerging NFT market

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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who began his eighth year in office on July 16, is steering Thailand through its worst economic crisis and a COVID-19 resurgence that threatens the reopening of the country to tourism in October. (Photo: Thailand BOI)

FDI drives Thailand investments to $12 billion, growth in electronics, medical

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1 MONTH AGO

The International Monetary Fund's board of executive directors discuss findings on economic developments and policies of a country and then make recommendations in a report. (Photo: IMF)

Singapore’s recovery on track, GDP may hit 6 percent, says IMF

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2 MONTHS AGO

The extraordinary developments of the 2020 pandemic highlight the need to have a comprehensive and concerted policy to prevent widening inequality and help overall progress in the world of work. (Photo: ILO)

ILO urges APAC states to diversify, grow sustainable inclusive economies

3 MONTHS AGO

A full moon illuminating the night sky on June 24, 2021, in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia where the pandemic has continued to rage on. Foreign investment is likely to increase in Southeast Asia, but much will depend on how well countries contain the new wave of infections. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Graham)

Foreign investment in Asia to grow 5-10%, uptick likely for SE Asia

3 MONTHS AGO

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) believes the Asia and the Pacific region can emerge stronger from the pandemic by focusing on key areas like climate action, green and digital infrastructure, regional cooperation and domestic resource mobilization. (Photo: ADB)

ADB Ventures' $1 billion investment to support Asean sustainable growth too

Southeast Asia Economy

4 MONTHS AGO

Thailand’s strategic areas for the BCG growth model are based on its economic foundation and strengths in food and agriculture; medical and wellness; energy, material, biochemicals; tourism and creative economy. (Photo: Thailand Government)

Thailand to grow BCG economy for better gains in key sectors

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4 MONTHS AGO

People look for transport to take them back to their hometown during a lockdown in Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal on May 16, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

Second pandemic wave threatens India industries, foreign trade

4 MONTHS AGO

An independent, non-profit association, Empea brings together more than 300 firms such as institutional investors, fund managers, and industry advisors. Its newly established Singapore office also follows the recent addition of two regionally based board of director members and reflects the organization's growing membership base in Southeast Asia. (Photo courtesy of Empea)

EMPEA opens Asia HQ in Singapore to serve member-investors

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5 MONTHS AGO

Economist Sung Eun Jung of Oxford Economics foresees Singapore's gross exports growing 6.1 percent in 2021, up from 3.1 percent in 2020, and adding 8.2 percentage points to GDP growth this year. (Photo courtesy of Sung Eun Jung)

Export turnaround bodes well for Singapore recovery, says Oxford Economics

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6 MONTHS AGO

Despite the pandemic, Capella Bangkok hotel opened its doors in 2020 and offered staycation packages to residents in Thailand. Facing the Chao Phraya river, the luxury hotel of suites and villas with a pool, offers curated experiences from heritage food tour of the local area of Charoenkrung Road to visits to long-thriving communities by bicycle and boat apart from luxury offerings of limousine transfer and champagne in package deals. (Photo courtesy of Capella Bangkok)

Thailand supports businesses with $11 bil. more, expects millions of tourists to return

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6 MONTHS AGO

Employees of the Allahabad Bank, a public sector bank, stage a protest against the government plan to privatize state banks in the northern Indian city of Patna on March 15, 2021. The incident is part of a two-day nation-wide protests by public sector employees in the banking sector and their unions. (Photo courtesy of PTI)

India's $24 bil. divestment plan which offers investment galore runs into opposition

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Innolux Corp. president James Yang (middle) seen here with company officials at the firm’s earnings briefing on March 3, 2021. It will expand capacity in Taiwan for advanced laptops and gaming panels while moving television set production back from China. (Photo courtesy of Central News Agency)

Investments in Taiwan hits decade high, reshoring boosts GDP even as firms expand in SE Asia

6 MONTHS AGO

Singapore's high-rise residential buildings are seen beyond the fringe of Tanjong Pagar area in the financial district. Investments for the region are often funneled through Singapore, the financial capital of Southeast Asia. (NNA)

Trade agreements could help SE Asia attract big foreign investment again, lead recovery

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7 MONTHS AGO

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivering her budget statement to parliament on Feb. 1, 2021. India will boost healthcare spending by 135 percent and lift caps on foreigners investing in its huge insurance market. (Photo courtesy of PTI)

India ramps up public spending, but views divided over amount for recovery

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On Feb. 3, 2021, Chan Chun Sing, Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry (3rd from left), launched the SMA alliance to promote a network of industrial parks to manufacturers interested in investing in Singapore and the region. Joining the minister at the launch were, from left, Kelvin Teo, Sembcorp Development CEO; Png Cheong Boon, CEO of Enterprise Singapore; Manohar Khiatani, senior executive director of CapitaLand Group and chairman of Nusajaya Tech Park; Beh Swan Gin, chairman of Singapore Economic Development Board; Eugene Park, executive director and CEO of Gallant Venture. (Photo by Singapore Economic Development Board)

New alliance of industrial parks to help global manufacturers expand in Southeast Asia

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7 MONTHS AGO

A street food stall in Bangkok offers affordably priced delights. The government has also been giving monetary aids to Thais whose livelihoods are hit by the economic crisis brought about by the pandemic.(NNA)

Thailand allocating $7 billion more for consumer spending, help businesses

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8 MONTHS AGO

Video meeting with colleagues while working from home has become a norm in Malaysia and other countries because of the pandemic. Global sales of laptops, workstations and other devices have seen robust growth in 2020. (Photo by Chris Montgomery)

Malaysia extends tax relief on tech purchases, accelerating digitalization

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8 MONTHS AGO

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10 MONTHS AGO

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Thailand rebates fuel retail spending, may inject 110 billion baht into economy

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10 MONTHS AGO

Singapore's Changi Business Park, which houses global banking, tech and logistics companies employing international talent, is a thriving hub that boosts the country's position as a regional center for the digital economy. Photo by Celine Chen.

Digital collaborations, RCEP free trade to help power ASEAN economy beyond pandemic

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10 MONTHS AGO

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Smaller contractions for Southeast Asia bolster hope for earlier recovery

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10 MONTHS AGO

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Weaker Philippine consumer confidence to dampen Christmas spending

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11 MONTHS AGO

Manila North Cemetery is the biggest in metro manila with a land size of 54 hectares. Aside from the millions dead bodies buried here, it is also home to thousands of residents.

Grave problems for small businesses as Philippines bans holiday visits to cemeteries

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11 MONTHS AGO

Eiji Hisatomi, managing director of JETRO Singapore, said Japanese companies will be able to do business more easily if the skills of Asean workers are improved. This picture shows a promotional event for an online store, one of the activities of JETRO in Singapore. In May this year, JETRO launched a digital transformation platform with Asean-based start-ups to help accelerate the digital transformation of Japanese enterprises in the region. Photo by Celine Chen.

Japan, U.S. support Singapore's future work centre that prepares Asean workforce for new opportunities

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11 MONTHS AGO

Firms from the United States were the most active foreign investors in India. The size of their acquisitions doubled to $16.6 billion from a year ago. (Photo Courtesy of Pixabay)

Mergers and acquisitions in India fell to 3-year low in first 9 months

12 MONTHS AGO