China makes solar affordable worldwide
China’s large-scale development of solar power, coupled with continuous innovation and a complete industrial chain, is driving down production costs…
Domestic demand to galvanise GDP in 2Q
China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the second consecutive month in April, official survey results showed, pointing to a modest recovery…
Microsoft plans to invest US$1.7bil in Indonesia
US tech giant Microsoft has announced a large investment in Indonesia, as the company’s chief executive officer visits Jakarta for…
Japan’s factory activity shrinks at a slower pace
Japan’s factory activity shrank at a slower pace in April as declines in output and new orders eased, a private-sector…
Recto pegs 1Q GDP growth at below 6%
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says it is possible that the Philippine economy will grow below 6% in the first quarter…
Increase in demand for Farm Price products
Farm Price Holdings Bhd’s revenue is expected to grow at 8.9%, 9.2% and 10.3% for financial year 2024 (FY24), FY25…
Curb on DBS’ non-essential banking activities ends
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has said it will not extend a six-month restriction on DBS Bank’s non-essential banking…
Progress in solar power export plan
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has announced that the government will move forward with a plan to enable the export of…
S’pore manufacturing, services firms upbeat about next two quarters
More local manufacturers and services firms are optimistic about business conditions in the months ahead due to factors such as…