JAKARTA, May 21 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong relations underpinned by mutual confidence and trust, and as both countries recover from the pandemic, there is much more they and their people can do together, Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 20). On the economic front, businesses can look beyond Batam, Bintan and … [Read more...] about Singapore and Indonesia enjoy strong ties, can do more together in green and digital economy, says Lawrence Wong in Jakarta
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Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Malaysian economy has shown positive growth since the country entered the transition to endemic phase, in turn bringing much relief to all sectors, including tourism. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said tourism was one of the main contributing sectors to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Immigration Department statistics showed … [Read more...] about Positive growth for Malaysia’s economy since transition to endemic phase, says PM
‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
The Federal and Johor governments are urged to consider upgrading and expanding the road network to improve connectivity and accessibility in the state. Johor Baru Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Low Kueck Shin said the move would generate economic spillover effects to Johor. “We need to have a long-term plan for a road infrastructure expansion programme … [Read more...] about ‘Expand road network to drive local economy’
Gateway to opportunities in Asean
SELANGOR International Business Summit (SIBS 2022) is all set to help entrepreneurs and manufacturers explore their potential in business and serve as a springboard into the broader Asean market. Organised by Invest Selangor Bhd, the sixth edition of the state’s biggest business summit will be held from Oct 6 to 9 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. SIBS 2022 will feature … [Read more...] about Gateway to opportunities in Asean
Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum