In a statement Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, Kuala Lumpur will reopen its borders from April 1 and allow entry of visitors without quarantine requirements for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Since March 2020, Malaysia has… Read More ›
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U.S. investment powerhouse KKR closes Asia Pacific infrastructure fund at $3.9 billion
On Monday, KKR & Co, a U.S.-based investment powerhouse stated, it has closed a fund targeting infrastructure-related investments in Asia Pacific at $3.9 billion. In a press release KKR said, the fund was its first in the region for the… Read More ›
Coronavirus outbreak in Asia-Pacific could erase $211 billion from combined economies
On Friday, in a statement S&P Global Ratings stated, if China’s coronavirus were to spread extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, it could wipe out $211 billion off the combined economies in the region with Japan, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong… Read More ›
Philippines’ San Miguel Corp set to win $145 billion new airport project
The new international airport, which will be built over a 50 year concession period, will cater to 100 million passengers per year. On Wednesday, as per a government official from Philippines, San Miguel Corp, a conglomerate is set to win… Read More ›
Philippines’ Jollibee Foods Corp acquires Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $100 million
Jollibee Foods Corp is the biggest fastfood chain in the Philippines. On Wednesday, Philippines’ Jollibee Foods Corp stated it is in the process of acquiring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a U.S. brand, for $100 million. In a financial disclosure… Read More ›
U.S. to sell weapon systems worth $2 billion to Taiwan
In a meeting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan made it clear that Washington will no longer “tiptoe” around China’s aggressive behavior in Asia. According to four sources familiar with the negotiations between the United States and Taiwan, Washington is pursuing… Read More ›
$16 billion farm aid to help American farmers: U.S. agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue
The U.S. is making efforts to ease the pains of U.S. farmers, a key constituent who voted for Trump in 2016, including expanding export efforts to other markets other than China, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines among other countries…. Read More ›
Majority of Southeast Asian economies wary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Here is a summary of the results of a survey conducted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute which is affiliated with Singapore’s government. As per the results of a policy survey by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute which is affiliated with Singapore’s… Read More ›
Philippines’ San Miguel to invest $1 billion to build 10 breweries
The announcement marks the continuation of the conglomerate’s aggressive expansion strategy, which it began in 2008. On Wednesday, senior executives from Philippines’ San Miguel Corp stated, the conglomerate plans to invest at least $1 billion (£764.18 million) within the next… Read More ›
Alibaba to consolidate its global logistics network with an infusion of $15 billion
Alibaba is aggressively pushing to streamline and make more efficient its global logistics network. In a move aimed at expanding its footprint in markets overseas, Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group has announced that it will sink in $15.12 billion (100… Read More ›