March 14, 2010
Italian firm takes 20% stake in Vietnam’s steel mill
Malaysian firms to benefit from Rolls Royce plant in Singapore
March 11, 2010
Thailand’s flag-carrier to spend $1bn on leasing new aircraft
Temasek to keep stake in Shin Corp
March 10, 2010
Philippine low-cost airline to raise funds through IPO
March 8, 2010
Vietnam: Ogilvy & Mather wins Sony’s account
March 7, 2010
Nestle unit to spend $100 million to double production in Indonesia
March 6, 2010
Malaysia: Luxury car maker launches C 250 CGI variant
Vietnam: High energy cost to push up cement prices
Philippines: San Miguel plans $2 billion power plant
March 5, 2010
Philippines: Power deficits soaring to highest levels
March 4, 2010
German bank receives Islamic banking licence
Vietnam: Mobile service charge to fall soon
March 3, 2010
Malaysia: Handset sales expected to rise 5 percent in 2010
Indonesia watchdog insists Carrefour a monopoly
March 2, 2010
Philippines: Biomass firm to speed up projects amidst power crisis
Malaysia: Car sales expected to rise on improved economy
Vietnam steel firms to raise prices
Singapore’s Changi acquire 5% stake in Italian airport operator
March 1, 2010
Philippines: Globe aims for 1.3 million broadband subscribers in 2010
Osk Research cautious over Airasia's balance sheet profile
February 28, 2010
Hatoyama to help Japanese firms’ plan to build- N-plant in Vietnam
Philippine telecom firm expands local fiber optic capacity
February 27, 2010
Japan’s energy firm to start oil production in Vietnam
Philippines: Four more airlines seen starting operations at capital’s airport
February 26, 2010
Gokongwei bank buying RBS Philippine unit
Singapore developers to bring forward launches
February 25, 2010
Philippines’ tobacco giants to merge, control 90% of market
February 24, 2010
Cambodia: Russian mobile phone company to comply with rules
Accor hotel chain opens new Mercure in Hue, Vietnam
February 23, 2010
Vietnam: Jetstar to add flights despite woes
February 22, 2010
Vietnam online firm starts business in Cambodia
Indonesia considers limiting shares purchased via rights issue
Malaysian bank bullish over prospects in Asean
February 21, 2010
Taiwanese IT firms mull investment in Philippines
Indonesia: State firm to lead cement holding company
Cambodian flag-carrier acquires first aircraft
February 20, 2010
Malaysian car maker posts profit in Q3 as sales increase
February 19, 2010
Michelin to raise tire output in Thailand
Malaysian flag-carrier faces price fixing allegations in US
Indonesia: Sumitomo picked for $157m geothermal plant
Philippine tech firms head out to Silicon Valley
February 18, 2010
French retailer wins appeal against Indonesia antitrust ruling
February 17, 2010
Philippines Elections: Globe, PLDT backing out as data centers
February 15, 2010
Malaysia hospitals expect windfall from Singapore ruling
Toyota minivan leads Indonesian automobile sales
Singapore expects casino to boost tourism
February 14, 2010
Stimulus packages save Malaysian PR firms
February 13, 2010
Malaysia: Proton’s new model to debut at Geneva motor show
February 12, 2010
Malaysia: MAHB plans to manage more airports in Asia
February 11, 2010
Philippine govt orders status quo in Shell tax row
Vietnam: AirAsia challenges troubled Jetstar Pacific
Swedish firm to make solar cells in Thailand
February, 9 2010
Philippines: Outsourcing sector earns $7.2bn in revenues
Singapore’s telecom giant posts 25% increase in Q3 net profit
February 8, 2010
Citigroup bullish on consumer growth in Philippines
February 7, 2010
India’s Airtel to enter Malaysian mobile phone market
February 6, 2010
Philippines: Subic casino upgraded by Korean firm
Singapore: $10b in deals closed at airshow
February 1, 2010
Malaysian firms see $30m in potential deals after health show
January 30, 2010
Indonesia to privatise five state-owned companies
January 29, 2010
Philippine brewer hires banks to draw loans
Total Brunei eyes production increase
January 27, 2010
Retail Business: FamilyMart to focus on Vietnam, China
January 25, 2010
Malaysian firm in Australia to promote Islamic finance
January 24, 2010
Cambodia opens 32nd casino near Vietnam border
Malaysian firm to take majority stake in Indian highway firm
India’s Reliance opens unit in Malaysia to tap Shariah market
January 23, 2010
Malaysia’s luxury car seller to pour $1.9bn into property projects
Indonesia’s Telkom plans more than $107m in acquisitions
January 22, 2010
Malaysia’s CIMB Thai unit posts profit for FY09
January 21, 2010
Singapore witnesses soft launch of Resort World Sentosa
German firm to set up rubber plant in Singapore ahead of schedule
January 20, 2010
Genting plans theme park in Johor
Foreign investors in race for Thai bank stake
Indonesia’s state energy firm to build $200m LNG terminal in East Java
January 19, 2010
Citibank expects to ride credit card industry growth in Malaysia
January 18, 2010
Malaysia: Used car dealers uncertain over prospects in 2010
January 17, 2010
Tax dispute: Oil giant threatens to shut down Philippine plant
Foreigners hold majority shares in Malaysia’s AirAsia
January 16, 2010
Malaysian property firm to build three office towers
January 15, 2010
Philippine local airlines may keep promotions to boost travel
Indonesian steel giant sees bright outlook
Malaysia’s state investor to shed stake in EON
January 14, 2010
Philippines to call Ilijan power contract bids in April
Vietnam: M&A defies global downturn
January 11, 2010
Myanmar private carrier plans three more destinations this year
Philippines to require mandatory registration of sim cards
January 10, 2010
Inpection finds Vietnam Jetstar has maintenance problems
Indonesian flag-carrier to get listed in Q1 2010
January 9, 2010
Singapore-based port operator reports decline in volumes
Visa, partners issue 1m credit cards in Vietnam
Thailand: 12 industrial projects ask court to lift suspension order
January 7, 2010
Indonesia state projects get government guarantor
Philippine ministry to decide on cement price caps Friday
January 6, 2010
Malaysia’s AirAsia, Jetstar in nonequity alliance
January 5, 2010
Malaysia’s Naza ready to tie up with US automaker
January 4, 2010
Vietnam: Chinese-German firm signs $197m deal with Vinacomin
Mitsubishi sees sees no alternative fuel-fed vehicles for Philippines
December 29, 2009
Vietnam: Foreign banks in expansion drive
Indonesia: Petronas, AKR win fuel supply tenders
December 27, 2009
Asia performs better than US in ‘climate economy’
December 26, 2009
Philippines: Subic registers $167m in investments in Jan-Nov 2009
December 25, 2009
Indonesia’s Mitra to divest part of stake in newly acquired firm
December 22, 2009
Philippines to shed 60% stake in energy firm
December 20, 2009
Singapore's state investor to keep stake in Citigroup
December 19, 2009
Indian firm sets up outsourcing site in Philippines
December 17, 2009
Malaysia state investor ties up with Pinewood in $116.3m studio project
December 16, 2009
Second 3G services launched in Vietnam
December 13, 2009
Unilever cuts ties with Indonesian palm oil supplier
Malaysia’s DRB-Hicom to assemble vehicles for export
December 12, 2009
Maybank to raise stake in Vietnam bank to 20%
Indonesia upbeat over mobile marketing prospects
December 11, 2009
Indonesian port signs MoU with IFC for $70m loan
December 10, 2009
Philippine fast-food giant divests businesses in Taiwan, Shanghai
Singapore carrier to resume flights to New York
US hard-disk manufacturer to raise investment in Malaysia
December 9, 2009
Malaysia’s Petronas spends 13.7bn ringgit on exploration and production
December 8, 2009
Philippines: Port operators raise charges by 7%
Malaysia’s leading car maker has no hybrid plan
India complains of hurdles in Tata’s project in Vietnam
December 7, 2009
State telecom giant scraps plan to acquire Indonesian tower
December 5, 2009
Proton’s hybrid car plan a timely move, analysts say
December 4, 2009
Vietnam banks join forces to force dollar price down
Malaysian companies to tie up with global media firms
December 3, 2009
Malaysia’s Petronas sheds stakes in Irish gas fields
Indonesia asks state firms to reconsider Dubai plans
December 2, 2009
ExxonMobil to start drilling second well in Sulu, Philippines
Three Thai banks have loans extended to firms under Dubai World
December 1, 2009
Thai conglomerate to go ahead with Vietnam petrochem project
November 30, 2009
Indonesian bank sets up units in Malaysia
Chinese firm eyes oil imports from Brunei
November 29, 2009
Philippines: Cheap fares boost local air travel
Indonesia’s top telecom firm needs $1bn to finance capex
November 28, 2009
AirAsia to win big from Malaysia state firm’s incentive plan
November 26, 2009
Malaysian carrier in red after making fuel derivative loss
Indonesia state firm to invest $1b in LNG terminals
November 24, 2009
Malaysia’s Perodua targets sale of 3,500 Alza MPVs per month
November 22, 2009
Indonesian gas producers told to focus on domestic market
November 21, 2009
Malaysia’s AirAsia to list in Thailand, Indonesia
November 20, 2009
Germany’s solar power firm plans office in Malaysia
Mixed outlook for car sales in Indonesia
November 17, 2009
Vietnam’s flag-carrier to buy superjumbos
Singapore sees more investment opportunities in Vietnam
Indonesia to spend big on fiber optic project
Recovery to boost car sales in Malaysia
November 16, 2006
Korean bank sets up subsidiary in Vietnam
November 14, 2009
Indonesia state energy firm to spend $4bn in 2010
November 12, 2009
Suzuki moves bike production from Thailand to Indonesia
November 11, 2009
Indonesian flag-carrier sets aside $100m for expansion
November 10, 2009
Volkswagen ends dealership with Malaysian firm
Vietnam sees foreign retailers confidence rising
Philippines’ petroleum product inventory falls as price cap remains
November 9, 2009
Philippine govt urged to resolve oil price row
November 8, 2009
Malaysia flag-carrier urged to pick up Scandinavians
Trade body votes on anti-dumping case against Indonesia, China
November 7, 2009
Philippines to import rice from Vietnam and Thailand
November 6, 2009
Malaysia’s Perodua upbeat over new MPV
November 5, 2009
Malaysia’s no-frills carrier links Jakarta, Medan with Phuket
November 4, 2009
Malaysia to award licence to Chinese bank
French retail giant’s Indonesian unit found guilty of monopoly
November 3, 2009
Hyundai Heavy to build Daewoo’s gas facilities in Myanmar
Malaysia’s Proton seeks partner to enter India
November 2, 2009
Dealers hit by Malaysia’s new automotive policy
November 1, 2009
German brands to test Vietnam’s automotive market
Indonesia’s state firm to raise oil output in 2010
October 30, 2009
Indonesia miners told to hire local firms
October 29, 2009
Automotive industry pleased with Malaysia’s new policy
Singtel unit gains control of Philippine IT firm
October 28, 2009
Japanese firm acquires 34% stake in Philippines’ Mabuhay Vinyl
Indonesian steel giant plans IPO in H2 2010
October 27, 2009
Indonesia’s state energy firm considers going public in 2013
October 26, 2009
Brunei urged to sell sukuk, diversify investors base
October 25, 2009
Philippines renews, awards energy contracts
October 22, 2009
Malaysian bank to add branches in Vietnam
October 20, 2009
Malaysia’s RHB enters Indonesian market via local bank
Philippines property giant sets up foothold in Subic
October 19, 2009
New Indonesian tax law threatens car sales
October 18, 2009
Vietnam’s GID to invest $20m in copper business in Laos
October 17, 2009
UK bank brings Asia fund back to Brunei
Vietnam seen on track to meet $9.7bn garment export target
October 12, 2009
Germany’s BASF to tap emerging markets in Asean
October 11, 2009
Indonesia’s Pertamina, Exxon unit start talks on Cepu operation
October10, 2009
Malaysian assembler eyes 32% stake in Proton
October 9, 2009
Proton chairman has no objection to management buyout
Philippines car sales may remain flat in 2009
October 8, 2009
Malaysia’s Astro wins rights to telecast Premier League matches
Privatisation plan boosts share of Philippine state energy firm
Indonesia’s telecom giant to shed stakes in subsidiaries
October 7, 2009
Australian firm to explore gas in Philippines
Malaysia’s Khazanah to take 25% stake in Dubai-based firm
October 6, 2009
Brunei LNG carrier to reduce sub-contractors
Malaysia: Govt has no plans to sell toll roads
October 5, 2009
Shell unit to drill new well in Malampaya
Malaysia’s Proton seeks partners for contract assembly
October 4, 2009
Malaysia flag-carrier cuts fares to draw travellers
October 3, 2009
Malaysia’s Proton plans to enhance Lotus brand
Philippines: South Sulu Sea seen holding 7 years’ worth of crude
October 2, 2009
Nissan unveils ‘eco’ car plan in Thailand
Indonesia: Energy regulator recommends extensions for four blocks
October 1, 2009
Philippine national carrier to reduce staff, capacity
September 30, 2009
Malaysian flag-carrier to keep A380 orders
September 28, 2009
Philippines’ bank upbeat over remittance business
Chinese appliance maker sees growth in Malaysia
September 27, 2009
Bangkok Airways’ operations in Cambodia to end late October
September 26, 2009
Malaysia’s flag-carrier mulls smaller aircraft to replace A380
Indonesia’s Telkom to launch WiMAX in Q1 2010
September 25, 2009
Malaysian car maker expects to keep local assembly ties with GM
Indonesian power firm to reduce fuel cost by $2.6bn
September 24, 2009
Malaysia’s Greenyield builds new factory in Vietnam
US car makers to raise investment in Thailand
September 23, 2009
Vietnam’s fuel traders call for free market mechanism
September 22, 2009
Chevron Philippines to maximise lease usage
September 21, 2009
Indonesia’s cement market to get boost from state projects
September 20, 2009
Mitsubishi Heavy’s unit in Vietnam launches aircraft component plant
Indonesian court rejects suit against Malaysian TV giant
September 18, 2009
Singapore’s Temasek posts 30% decline in portfolio value
September 17, 2009
Malaysian bank launches new product for Chinese market
September 15, 2009
Philippine telecom firms ask regulator to delay new rates
Malaysian govt holding firm to trim stakes in GLCs
September 13, 2009
Philippines private carrier to spend $10m to set up base in Subic
Vietnam’s steelmaker to build 1m-ton-a year ingot plant
Proton’s search for a strategic suitor continues
September 12, 2009
Singapore banks shrugs off reports of Myanmar junta’s cash deposits
Malaysia’s Mahathir happy to be back at Proton
Philippine flag-carrier orders 6 Boeing aircraft
September 11, 2009
Report: Myanmar junta’s gas money kept in Singapore banks
Malaysia’ Proton restarts talks with VW
September 10, 2009
Malaysian, Indian firms pursue stake in Kuwait’s telecom giant
Philippine car sales down in first 8 months
Cambodia sets up task force to tackle telecoms feud
September 9, 2009
India's state firm may join Myanmar gas pipeline project
Study: Malaysian local car makers close gap with foreign makes
September 8, 2009
Abu Dhabi firm to buy Singapore chipmaker
September 7, 2009
Indonesia’s Pertamina says LPG plan exceeds target
US fast food giant takes Malaysian firm to court again
Vietnam starts building $80m bio-ethanol plant
September 6, 2009
Tesco Malaysia seeks local SME suppliers
Singapore banks to help limit credit cardholders' liability
New rule for oil, gas sector may benefit Indonesian shipbuilders
Price war looms over Cambodia’s mobile sector
September 5, 2009
Philippines’ San Miguel to list energy unit in 2012
Indonesian flag-carrier to expand Asean routes
Singapore: Delisting firms should make reasonable exit offer
September 4, 2009
Malaysia says no plan to sell Sime stake to China
Indonesia’s food giant to spin off noodle unit
Mitsubishi launches face-lifted pickup
September 3, 2009
Microsoft upbeat over Windows 7 launch in Malaysia
India’s Wipro to open unit in Philippines
September 2, 2009
Philippine PLDT receives nationwide wireless broadband permit
Malaysia’s MISC sells tankers en bloc
September 1, 2009
Thai mobile operator denies talk with Vodafone on stake sale
Malaysian bank to raise staff numbers in Singapore unit
August 31, 2009
Singapore’s GIC adds chiefs for Europe, Americas
Analysts: Malaysia toll consolidation could be costly
Personal car products:
Philippines’ Splash, Malaysian firm in distribution deal
Indonesia’s state energy firm to spend $600m on LPG terminals
August 30, 2009
Cambodian regulator asks new mobile operator to raise tariff
Malaysia’s Tradewinds to take control of rice-importer Bernas
August 29, 2009
Philippine property firm plans new business district
Indonesian firms seen eyeing BHP project
August 28, 2009
Vietnam’s flag-carrier plans to meet EU emission rules
Malaysia palm oil giant to pour $851m into China refineries
August 27, 2009
New halal bill upsets Indonesian firms
Singapore: Temasek disclosures are based on ‘principled approach’
August 26, 2009
Daewoo to spend $5.6bn to export Myanmar gas to China
August 25, 2009
Foreign firms seek tie-up with Philippines’ PNOC-EC
August 24, 2009
Vietnam’s flag-carrier to overhaul fleet
Bangkok airport to get new runway, domestic terminal
Thai cement maker postpones expansion in Philippines
Global crisis, flu fears dent Malaysian hotel occupancy
August 23, 2009
EU lines up airlines for compulsory emission plan
August 22, 2009
Malaysia’s Proton to ramp up exports to Asean
Indonesia energy giant to become public non-listed company
August 21, 2009
Philippines to sell back MRT 3 to private sector
August 19, 2009
India, Philippines team up to save outsourcing jobs
Indonesian noodle giant buys plantation firm
$12.5bn bridge to connect Malaysia, Indonesia
August 18, 2009
India NALCO's plant in Indonesia faces delay
August 17, 2009
Malaysia airports company to roll out incentives for airlines
UK firm in $2.6bn Vietnam power project
August 15, 2009
Intel’s assembly in Vietnam to come on stream in Q3, 2010
Malaysia’s Proton to launch new model in Thailand by year end
August 13, 2009
Foreign currency loans rise at Vietnamese banks
Singapore bourse to launch Asia's first dark pool
August 12, 2009
Japanese firm to set up solar cell plant in Malaysia
Vietnam car sales rebound 26% in July
August 11, 2009
Promotions help local air travel in the Philippines
Vietnam banks race to push up dong deposit rates
August 10, 2009
Honda to ship Thai-made motorcycles to Japan
Philippine power giant to enter retail segment
Japanese firm ends deal to buy LNG from Indonesian plant
Malaysia’s Bank Islam to acquire stake in Indonesian bank
August 9, 2009
ANZ Bank bullsih in Indonesia after acquisition of RBS
August 8, 2009
Malaysia’s CIMB, partner ink deal with Vietnam shipping firm
India expected to boost business presence in Indonesia
Singapore bank posts 15% drop in profit
August 7, 2009
Philippine insurer sees steady industry growth
August 6, 2009
Shell urges Malaysia to prepare for low carbon era
Philippines: Proposed fees to deter broadband expansion
August 5, 2009
Bank sees great potential for Malaysia’s food sector
Luxury brands keep growth in Indonesia car market
Philippine telecom giant posts 2% increase in H1 profit
August 4, 2009
Singapore shipyard sues SocGen
Malaysia’s Astro up stake in India’s radio station
Aboitiz Power to take over Philippine state-run power plants
August 3, 2009
Asia Pacific BPO market to recover in 2010
Korean firm to build $150m diesel plant in Thailand
Malaysian carmaker keeps option open for partnership
August 2, 2009
Nestle’s Malaysia unit to raise coffee production
Indonesian carmaker posts 12.5% decline in H1 net profit
July 31, 2009
Siemens’ Indonesia unit spends 8.7m euro on expansion
Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly loss six years
Malaysia’s Petronas acquires Dow’s stake in Optimal
July 30, 2009
Malaysia’s Nissan distributor plans to raise market share
Indonesia’s Semen Gresik to invest $3.5m in new plant
July 29, 2009
Ford starts mid-size Mondeo assembly in Vietnam
July 28, 2009
Malaysian govt rejects AirAsia X flights to Sydney and Seoul
July 26, 2009
Total to sign energy agreements with Cambodia govt
SingTel seeks financing for merger with India’s Bharti
Laos’ Nam Theun 2 hydropower station goes online
July 25, 2009
Philippine court orders bureaus to probe oil firms’ accounts
Indonesia’s growth potential attracts Indian car firms
Malaysia's Maxis may return to bourse by year end
July 24, 2009
Thai flag-carrier postpone taking A380s until 2012
Indonesia’s Telkom set to acquire stakes in two firms
July 23, 2009
India’s Tata to open new $112mn furnace in Thailand
S Korea’s Lotte to spend $361mn in Hanoi complex
July 22, 2009
Thailand raises incentives for "eco car" manufacturers
July 21, 2009
Abu Dhabi to invest $1b in Malaysia
Philippine flag-carrier hurt by crisis, fuel prices
July 19, 2009
Foreign oil firms in Indonesia’s Batam threaten to move out
Goodyear to close plant in Philippines
Malaysia TV operator in $2.5b restructuring drive
July 18, 2009
Singapore’s central bank reports first loss
July 17, 2009
S Korean firm eyes Vietnam steel mill
Indonesia, Newmont agree on asset value of unit
July 16, 2009
Number shortage hits Vietnam cell phone market
July 15, 2009
Oil hike boosts Vietnam’s natural rubber segment
Malaysian firm to expand palm estates
July 14, 2009
Vietnam banks keep consumer credit tight
July 13, 2009
Local consortium to buy 10% of Newmont Indonesia
July 11, 2009
Philippines’ FDI inflows lifted by Kirin-SMB deal
Investors take Singapore’s DBS to court on losses
July 10, 2009
Singapore govt looks into Marina Bay Sands’ opening delay
Vietnamese banks plan to set up overseas branches
July 9, 2009
US retailer Gap to enter Thailand
July 8, 2009
Singapore bans firms from selling structured notes
July 7, 2009
Weak economy blamed for 30% decline in Vietnam H1 car sales
Philippines to resume bidding of major ports
July 6, 2009
EU to lift flight ban on four Indonesian airlines
Vietnam refinery starts local LPG sales
July 4, 2009
Indonesian flag-carrier to resume European flights next year
Thailand open to ICBC offer to buy ACL bank
Malaysia PM: National car needs revamp, foreign partner
July 3, 2009
Philippines’ food chain eyes Canada, Mideast
Indonesia extends Newmont divestment negotiations
July 2, 2009
US energy giant sheds 20% stake in Indonesia blocks
Singapore’s top leader sees aviation challenges after crisis
July 1, 2009
Nissan to start making cars in Vietnam next year
June 30, 2009
India’s Tata to open call center in Philippines
New board to decide Thai 3G auction date
Indonesian mining law requires foreign firms to sell 20% of shares
June 29, 2009
Malaysian power firm to invest $150m in new Cambodian plant
Philippine firm strikes major oil find in Vietnam
June 28, 2009
Xstrata to study project viability in Philippines
June 29, 2009
Vietnam slips to 6th place in global retail index
Malaysian power firm to invest $150m in new Cambodian plant
Philippine firm strikes major oil find in Vietnam
June 27, 2009
Honda Malaysia upbeat over car sales
June 26, 2009
Tax hike dampens imported car market
Malaysia’s Petronas plans 30% reduction in cost
Indonesia’s state energy firm takes 46% stake in BP’s oil block
June 25, 2009
Japanese firms extend talks on Indonesian LNG sales
Intel, Nokia form alliance for mobile business
June 24, 2009
Local investment firm to buy Newmont’s Indonesia shares
Japanese IT firm plans expansion in Philippines
DHL to pour $10m into a joint-venture in Vietnam
India’s steel products face anti-dumping duty in Thailand
June 23, 2009
UK insurer plans expansion in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
June 22, 2009
PetroChina takes 45% stake in Singapore Petroleum
June 22, 2009
South Korea's STX in refinery talks with Indonesia’s Pertamina
June 20, 2009
Vietnam, Eurocopter in talks on helicopter deal
June 19, 2009
General Motors' Thai unit loans sold to local firm
Mideast firm seen investing $1bn in Indonesia plant
Tobacco giant takes $494m stake in Indonesian firm
June 18, 2009
Overseas firms set to start biomass projects in Philippines’ Visayas
Indonesia sees FTA with Japan to boost autoparts shipments
Russian gas giant starts exploration drilling in Vietnam
June 17, 2009
Vietnam, Philippine carriers place orders with Airbus
Singapore bunker surveying firms assistance
June 16, 2009
Australian company won deal to manage Cambodian railway
EarthRights says S Korea firms 'linked to Myanmar gas abuse'
New connection to benefit net users in SE Asia
June 15, 2009
US-based CNG firm eyes Philippine retail chain
Prolonged talks to delay Chevron’s gas project in Vietnam
Nestlé sees opportunities, boosts investments in Southeast Asia
June 14, 2009
Italian oil firm urged to develop block in Indonesia-Malaysia border
Malaysian carrier posts $198m loss in Q1
Thai car sales down 26% in May
June 16, 2009
New connection to benefit net users in SE Asia
EarthRights says S Korea firms 'linked to Myanmar gas abuse'
Australian company won deal to manage Cambodian railway
Malaysian port sees 9% growth in TEUs
June 13, 2009
Indonesia to assess Newmont unit's value to speed up stake sale
June 12, 2009
US hotel chain to develop 2 resorts in Vietnam
Malaysia's Genting in tie-up talks with MGM Mirage
June 11, 2009
Mining giant to cut 450 jobs at Indonesian project
Tata Motors says Thai eco-car project remains on track
June 9, 2009
Ageing fields blamed for decline in Malaysia oil output
June 8, 2009
IATA sees airlines losing $9bn in 2009
Car sales in Vietnam down 24% in May
Indonesia state energy firm to import gasoline
June 7, 2009
Malaysian, Chinese firms in joint venture to build $200m LNG tanker
June 5, 2009
Boustead wins $172m Malaysia submarine deal
Philippines’ San Miguel shuns Adaro, eyes Meralco
June 4, 2009
Thai Central Pattana sees revenue boost from new stores
Singapore’s state firm may reduce exposure to banks
June 3, 2009
US firm cuts Philippine workforce by 30%
EU fines Malaysian flag carrier $9.8m for breach of contract
Coal firms in Indonesia seek acquisition on strong demand
June 2, 2009
Singapore's Temasek acquires 14% stake in commodities firm
Parent’s bankruptcy won’t affect GM’s Thai unit
Indonesia’s coal giant ships 8m tons of coal to China
June 1, 2009
Emirates’ superjumbo starts Dubai-Bangkok flight June 1
May 31, 2009
Malaysia’s Proton posts group loss
Vietnam’s first deep sea port inaugurated
May 30, 2009
Singapore’s Temasek considers offloading stake in Chartered
AirAsia plans $143m rights offer to offset rising debt
May 29, 2009
Singapore minister blames fall in local shares for state firm’s loss
May 28, 2009
Indonesia’s state miner to wrap up acquisitions in ’09
Philippine state firm awards coal contract to lone bidder
Restructuring has no impact on GM’s Asean operations
May 26, 2009
Philippines retail giant to build country’s biggest mall
May 25, 2009
Thailand enters recession as GDP slips 7% in Q1
Gulf firm denies reports about Malaysia investments
Chinese firm buys 45.5% stake in Singapore refiner
May 24, 2009
Gulf firm to invest $1.8bn in Malaysia property jv
May 23, 2009
IBM sets up 'innovation center' in Vietnam
Japanese firm in tie-up with Malaysia’s Hong Leong Group
May 22, 2009
Russian firm pours $200m into Cambodian telecoms sector
Indonesia to keep cap on tin output
May 20, 2009
Car sales in Thailand drop 27% in April
Singapore’s state investor to stick Citi, UBS
Vietnam gives greenlight to China Steel, Sumitomo JV
Total to sign final deal with Japan to supply LNG from Indonesia
May 18, 2009
Philippine utility firm to spend $692m on expansion
May 17, 2009
South Korean firms win $350m contract in Vietnam
Malaysian importer plans to restart UK LDV production
Singapore’s Temasek sheds stake in Bank of America
May 15, 2009
Indonesia’s LNG supply to China starts in June
Thai Big C sees 5% drop in Q1 profit down
Malaysian bank posts 15% increase in Q1 net profit
May 14, 2009
German car maker to close plants in Japan, Thailand
Singapore’s state firm acquires shares in China bank
May 13, 2009
Chinese firm scraps $1.5bn project in Vietnam
May 12, 2009
Singapore invites bids for $340m defence deal
German car maker picks Indonesia to launch SE Asia expansion
May 11, 2009
Philippine car sales slip in first 4 months
May 10, 2009
Singapore’s DBS buoyed by smaller drop in Q1 profit
Philippine brewer bids for state power plant
Malaysia’s planter to invest in Indonesia
May 9, 2009
Vietnam’s car sales down 38% in Jan-April 2009
Newmont clearing shares of Indonesian unit
May 7, 2009
Malaysia’s CIMB seeks 15% loan growth in Thai market
Bumi award puts Indonesian market watchdog under spotlight
May 6, 2009
Philippine brewer to diversify into toll road business
Malaysia's ex-premier becomes national airline’s adviser
Lenders to release stake in Newmont Indonesia’s unit
May 5, 2009
Singapore telecom giant wins A$500m contract in Australia
Indonesia oil firm expands into gold, coal
May 2, 2009
Dutch consumer group enters Vietnam
April 29, 2009
Shell resumes work at Singapore cracker unit
Thailand’s PTT to wrap up Straits Asia acquisition
April 28, 2009
Thai firm to open new Indonesian mine by Q3
April 27, 2009
Indonesia govt, Newmont in talks on divestment
April 26, 2009
Australian firm sells Indonesia gold lode for $211m
April 23, 2009
Taiwan’s Acer expands into Asia’s mobile handset market
Political crisis likely to delay Thai 3G licence auction
Japan's FamilyMart to enter Vietnam
April 22, 2009
Vietnam state refiner, Canadian firm in offshore venture
PSA warns of overcapacity after shipping slump
April 21, 2009
Indonesia lender Muamalat to raise capital
Vietnam’s state refiner signs Peru oil deal
April 20, 2009
Malaysia's state refiner inks Oman gas deal
April 19, 2009
Indonesia to soon negotiate prices with Newmont
April 17, 2009
Vietnam Airlines plans to expand fleet
Singapore picks Korean firm to build oil cavern
Malaysia PM wants national car maker to find a suitor
April 16, 1009
Philippines’ Ayala secures $21m loan for capex
Vietnam Airlines plans to join SkyTeam next year
April 15, 2009
Carrefour Indonesia shrugs off monopoly allegations
April 9, 2009
Singapore’s Temasek turns to resource assetss
April 6, 2009
Malaysia's CIMB to close 60 branches
April 5, 2009
Vietnam approves 3G licenses
April 4, 2009
Petrovietnam to contract BP for crude supply
StarHub plans S$1bn to set up Singapore next-gen broadband
April 3, 2009
Singapore state firm sheds stakes in Jetstar Asia and Valuair
$1bn rescue plan for ailing THAI
April 2, 2009
Singapore home prices decline the steepest since 1975
March 31, 2009
Tata Motors enters Myanmar to set up heavy trucks unit
Malaysia’s Proton in electric car tie-up with Dutch firm
Indonesia's coal firm reports ten-fold rise in profit
March 30, 2009
GM CEO forced to quit as auto restructuring plan starts
Indonesia’s state firms join geothermal plant construction
March 29, 2009
Kuwait’s lender to pour $6bn+ into property projects in Malaysia
March 28, 2009
Indian firm makes inroads into Philippine pharma market
March 27, 2009
Chinese firm axes Indonesian nickel project
GM unit may get Thai govt aid if parent ‘survives’
Hard Rock eyes hotels in Asia’s ‘gateway’ cities
March 26, 2009
Seven groups eyeing 600MW Philippine power plant
March 25, 2009
Athletic product giant closes Vietnam plant
Thai conglomerate delays Vietnam project
March 24, 2009
Indonesia's Bakrie to build offshore gas pipeline
March 22, 2009
Singapore’s national carrier unsure about taking A380s on schedule
Panasonic vows to stay in RP
March 20, 2009
Thai industrial estate firm sees 50% drop in revenue
Malaysian firm sees rise in palm oil price
March 19, 2009
Singapore: RBS’ retail, commercial banking units up for sale
Malaysia’s telecom firm pours $10bn into Indian unit
Thai refiner quits two overseas projects
March 18, 2009
Acergy-SapuraCrest J-V in $825m offshore job in Malaysia
Indonesian state oil firm to pick gas block partners in a month or two
March 17, 2009
HSBC eyes bigger stake in Vietnamese insurer
Malaysia’s lender to form insurance jv with Canada’s Sun Life
Canadian firm, Indian power plant in talks on Indonesian coal
March 15, 2009
Indonesia’s top telecom firm to launch iPhone 3G
March 14, 2009
Malaysia: No-frills terminal planned for 2011
March 13, 2009
Singapore firm bids for key India arms contract
Vietnam grants Japanese firm retail license
March 12, 2009
Philippines telecom giant takes 10% stake in top power firm
March 11, 2009
Canada’s Methanex seen pouring $1bn into Vietnam plant
March 10, 2009
Philippines: San Miguel to acquire telecom firm
March 8, 2009
Philippines: Mining sector reels under credit crisis
Singapore: Neste’s biofuel plant targets cars in Europe
Australia retail firm to seek opportunities in Vietnam
March 7, 2009
Japanese firm offers to buy remaining shares of Philippine brewer
March 6, 2009
Singapore:
Marina Bay Sands starts hiring 4,500 to run casino operations
Philippines:
S&P cuts San Miguel rating
February 27, 2009
Thai KBANK to up stake in insurer
Malaysia hikes expressway toll fees
February 26, 2009
Thai CP Foods upbeat over 2009 revenue
Indonesia's agri giant posts 27% decline in Q4 profit
February 21, 2009
Malaysia: Selangor firms turn down state buyout
Indonesia steel giant faces slump
February 20, 2009
Japanese brewer in 1bn deal with Philippines’ San Miguel
Cost overruns threaten casino projects in Singapore
February 20, 2009
Singapore reviews financial regulations to reduce risks
February 19, 2009
Thai top mobile operator sees steep decline in 2009 profit
Four bidders vie for AIG's Philippine assets
February 18, 2009
Chevron sets date to decide on Indonesia deepwater gas project
Thai power firm to invest $31m in wind farm project
Malaysian bank denies being in talks with Dubai investors
February 17, 2009
Philippines: Brewery eyes $300m backstop debt
Global slump forces Singapore Airlines to cut fleet
Thailand: Car sales to decline 40% in 2009
February 16, 2009
Indonesia's Niaga bank sees loan growth slowing down
Malaysia’s Sime says no cost overruns at Qatar project
Singapore: Sovereign fund losses won't drain reserves
February 15, 2009
Singapore flag-carrier suspend Vancouver route
February 14, 2009
Indonesia's Telkom mulls taking stake in Iran’s TCI
February 13, 2009
Indonesia: State oil firm urged to build new refineries
February 12, 2009
Thailand Telecoms: TAC plans to boost cash flow in slowing market
Philippine flag-carrier sees loss on fuel hedges
February 11, 2009
Thai mobile operator still seeking to offer 3G iPhone
Philippines plans new tack on power plant sale
SingTel’s earnings under pressure from tighter competition
February 10, 2009
Business Outsourcing:
Philippine companies reap $6bn in 2008, up 26%
Vietnam ABBank posted 70% fall in 2008 profit
Singapore mobile operator reports decline in Q3 profit
February 9, 2009
Japan-Malaysia venture to manufacture aero parts
February 8, 2009
Philippine canned tuna firm sees revenue boost from new markets
February 7, 2009
Thai PM: No funding for GM, individual firms
February 6, 2009
Thai GM unit looks to state support
Malaysia's Sime plas water project, rice venture
February 5, 2009
Toyota leasing unit in Thailand plans bond sale late Feb
Singapore hotel offers ‘pay-what-you- want’ rate
February 4, 2009
Indonesia expects 2% rise in gas output
Canadian bank doubles stake in Thai bank
February 3, 2009
Thai parent mulls listing Laos power unit
February 2, 2009
Asian airlines trim down for expected hard landing
Philippine F&B company reports 25% rise in net income
Global crunch to hit Asian car markets in 2009
January 31, 2009
Thai refiner says Q4 net profit down 9%
Singapore: Winning bidder for oil storage project to be unveiled soon
Philippines: PLDT expects steady capex amidst slow demand
Malaysia: Airport operator to build budget terminal
January 30, 2009
Philippines: San Miguel to raise $847m through domestic debt issue
January 29, 2009
Singapore: Changi airport reports 2.7% passenger growth in 2008
Thailand to issue new 3G licences in Q3 2009
Thailand’s Siam Cement posts first quarterly loss since 2000
Indonesia’s tin miner delays projects as investment continues
January 28, 2009
Toshiba to shut plants at home, but expand in Thailand, Malaysia
Indonesia: Astra Agro reports rise in crude palm oil sales
Thai coal miner plans $160m investment in 2009
Philippine beverage giant to shed $830m in beer assets
January 26, 2009
French fims pulls out of Philippine power plant deal
January 24, 2009
Philippines: Filinvest to buy three local AIG units
BankThai to get a new name in Feb
January 23, 2009
AIG sheds some Philippine assets for $42m
January 22, 2009
Philippines' telecom firm sees no problem servicing debts
January 20, 2009
Malaysia's MISC cuts orders for tankers
Japananese brewer seeks 43% stake in Philippine San Miguel unit
January 19, 2009
Budget airlines seen boosting revenues in 2009
January 18, 2009
QTel ready to raise stake in Indonesian firm
January 17, 2009
Capital Markets:
Finance, property stocks boosts markets in Singapore, Thailand
Indonesia: Exxon Mobil's Natuna gas proposal rejected
January 16, 2009
Singapore’s SingTel plans fundraising through credit market
Nissan to relocate subcompact production to Thailand
January 15, 2009
World Bank putts Chinese, Philippine firms on blacklist
Thai refiner’s sales seen falling in 2009
January 14, 2009
Malaysia's Proton denies being in talks to sell stake
Malaysia's CIMB wraps up acquisition of BankThai
Indonesia's cement consumption up 11.5% in 2008
January 13, 2009
Indonesia: Govt says Exxon’s rights in Natuna terminated since 2005
Malaysia:Foreign firms defer investments over gas concerns
Vietinbank says 2008 credit growth was 18.2 pct
January 12, 2009
Indonesia’s car sales seen down 30% in 2009
Malaysia’s Proton considers selling majority stake
January 10, 2009
Thai mobile firm fails to reach deal with Apple on iPhone
Vietnam car sales decline 23% in Dec 2008
Malaysia’s lender gets licence to operate in Vietnam
January 9, 2009
Temasek’s investment in Merrill reduced by more than $2bn
Vietnam’s flag carrier reports $14m in profit decline
Japan’s Inpex to build $19.6bn LNG plant in Indonesia
January 8, 2009
Indonesia’s coal giant buys mining operator stake for $218m
Vietnam’s 2nd largest bank to cut dong lending rates
January 7, 2009
Thai energy firm to invest $12bn in 2009-2013
US oil giant to pour $100m into Philippine project
Malaysian firm withdraws planned purchase of hospital
January 6, 2009
Malaysia’s Sime Darby gets go-ahead to build new airport
Philippines: San Miguel takes option to buy 50% of Petron
HSBC to expand business in Vietnam
January 4, 2009
Creative Tech layoffs half its workforce in 2008
December 29, 2008
Vietnam to grant licence to US utility firm
Regional securities firms seeking acquisitions
Malaysia’s AirAsia X defies downturn, plans route expansion
December 28, 2008
Indian group to open pharma plant in Cambodia
Malaysia: Bids called for Petronas Gas’ new plant
Thailand likely to post 35% decline in car output in 2009
December 27, 2008
Philippine Telecoms:
NTC sees double-digit growth in subscriber numbers
Malaysian bank raises $287m tier 1 capital
Vietnam Venture:
India’s Tata Steel encounters land delays
December 26, 2008
Indonesia’s Bakrie seals J-V deal with Northstar
Myanmar junta signs gas pacts with Chinese, Korean firms
December 25, 2008
Indian refiner leases oil storage in Singapore
December 24, 2008
Malaysia’s AirAsia, Sime discuss new airport project
December 23, 2008
Vietnam’s Habubank reported falls in assets
Singapore’s DBS to raise capital through S$4b rights issue
Weak demand forces Thai steel firm to halt production for 1 month
December 22, 2008
Philippine developer set to launch fifth condo in Manila
Malaysia low-cost airport to be jointly built by AirAsia, Sime Darby
December 21, 2008
Malaysia Aviation:
Govt approves new low-cost airport plan
Thai food giant sees weak 2009 sales on slowing demand
December 20, 2008
Malaysia: Sime hospital deal delayed on strong protests
Singapore firm cancels sale of publishing unit
Vietnam Interest Rate Cuts:
Central bank to further loosen monetary policy
December 19, 2008
Output at Vietnam's Song Doc field seen at 25,000 bpd in 2009
Thai car output seen dropping 20% in 2009
December 18, 2008
Former Chinese partner sues Malaysia’s national car maker
Singapore firm reports $44m exposure to Madoff
Indonesia’s coal giant sees sales, output up in 2009
December 17, 2008
Malaysia's state firm may buy heart hospital-paper
Thai energy giant to review $1.4bn gas pipeline plan
AirAsia CEO upbeat over growth prospects in 2009
December 16,2008
Gem Diamonds to suspend Indonesia mine operations
December 15, 2008
Vietnam Tourism:
Global downturn sees drop in arrivals
Malaysia to open Legoland theme park
Philippines to raise privatisation target for 2009
December 14, 2008
Malaysian company in advanced talks on port sale
Indonesia mobile firm borrows $214m to expand network
December 13, 2008
GM should stick to Thai operations
December 12, 2008
French bank plans Singapore hiring spree
Indonesian parliament ready to pass mining law
December 10, 2008
Indonesia’s central bank unit declared bankrupt
Malaysia MMC’ port stake seen up for sale
December 9, 2008
Ford lays off 30 staff in Philippines
Thai brewer cancels home listing again
Malaysia's Islamic abandons controversial contract
December 7, 2008
Indian firm to build $164m Brunei solar film plant
Philippines confirms Ashmore’s purchase of Petron stake
December 6, 2008
Malaysia’s Proton in tie-up with Mitsubishi to build new car
Indonesia’s state energy firm to partner with Exxonmobil, Shell
December 5, 2008
Thai brewer to raise $10.5m in Bangkok share sale
December 4, 2008
Philippine bank sees 15-18% rise in 2008 lending
Thai mobile firm launches 3G in Bangkok
December 3, 2008
Philippines: China tie-up to add more ubiquitous jeepneys
Indonesia: Bourse to ask details of Bakrie-Northstar deal
December 2, 2008
Singapore Airport SIA unit to buy Temasek’s stake in food company
Thai power firm buys stake in Philippine plant
December 1, 2008
Thai feed maker cuts investment in Indonesia
Indonesia urges banks to share central bank’s burden
Australia's insurer raises stake in Malaysia venture
November 30, 2008
Chinese firm to set up nickel processing plant in Philippines
Malaysia’s Proton reports surge in 2Q net profit
Indonesia Telecoms:
Qtel agrees to up Indosat offer price
GM put Thai diesel project on hold
November 29, 2008
Indonesia: Northstar, Bakrie sign debt buyout deal
Bad loans at Singapore banks set to rise
November 28, 2008
Northstar seen buying only 10-20% of Bumi
Philippine state firms to shed stocks in Meralco
Malaysia regulator updates Islamic stocks list
November 27, 2008
Malaysia’s budget carrier keeps privatisation option open
Vietnam's steel firm to go public, boost capital base
November 26, 2008
US equity firm sells BankThai stake to Malaysian CIMB
November 25, 2008
Malaysia: Fund to boost palm biodiesel, replanting
Indonesia tells foreign drug firms to set up local units or quit
November 24, 2008
Malaysia-Vietnam joint venture starts $9.8bn steel complex
November 23, 2008
Demand slump forces Nikon to lay off 1,500 in Thailand
November 21, 2008
Output to go down at GM and Toyota plants in Thailand
India’s Reliance to launch Islamic funds in Malaysia
Thai brewer delays listing plan
November 20, 2008
Malaysia’s Sime makes inroads into China's palm oil refinery business
Vietnam oil output to rise 25% to 65,000 bpd by year-end
US automaker to shut down plant, cut jobs in Thailand
November 19, 2008
Construction of China-Myanmar gas pipelines to start in 2009
Neptune Orient, Citi to cut jobs in Singapore
Bakrie squeezed by tight credit as crisis slams Indonesia
November 18, 2008
China bank eyes AIG unit in Philippines
Listed firms in Vietnam to enjoy tax cuts
Indonesia state firm names candidates for Natuna gas
November 17, 2008
Global Green eyes $200m biomass projects in Philippines
Indonesia's Bakrie considers adjusting Northstar
Temasek seen keeping Tata Tele stake
November 16, 2008
Thai car sales drop on global crisis, local turmoil
November 15, 2008
French energy giant in new phase of gas development in Thailand
November 14, 2008
Indonesian coalminer to repurchase 17% of outstanding shares
Vietnam rejects Korean steelmaker’s plan
November 13, 2008
Malaysia’s $870m highway plan shelved over funding woes
Northstar to buy Bumi despite share price drop
Singapore considers casino opening in phases
November 12, 2008
SingTel stops hiring, but looking for buys
Vietnam's dairy firm reports $68m in Jan-Oct profit
November 11, 2008
Singapore Casino Project:
Developer says not in talks with Las Vegas Sands
Indonesia plans to stock coal for local supply
November 8, 2008
Vietnam’s car sales dropped 37% in October
DBS bank to lay off 900 staff in Singapore, Hong Kong
November 7, 2008
San Miguel bid fails to shore up Indonesia’s Bumi shares
Singapore Airlines reports 36% decline in Q2 profit
Thai refiner sees no output cut in 2009
November 6, 2008
Bad debts hit Singapore’s OCBC net profit
Malaysia’s CIMB to buy 58% of BankThai stock at 2.10 baht
Indonesia’s Bumi Resources allowed to resume trading
November 5, 2008
Cambodia's first oil unlikely before 2010
Vietnam's confectionery raises output to boost profit
Thailand's vehicle output seen dropping 17% next year
November 4, 2008
US equity firms to invest in Malaysia's CIMB
Indonesia’s Bakrie group urged to detail Bumi deal
November 3, 2008
Malaysia Airlines may miss profit target
Philippines, Malaysia sign deal to boost flights
Indonesia: Oil Exploration
Exxon, Inpex to pour $144.5m into new blocks
November 2, 2008
Singapore's budget carrier sticks to plane order
Indonesia’s Bakrie group sheds Bumi stake
Indonesia mobile firm’s tower sale plans on track
November 1, 2008
Indonesia’s automaker reports 61% profit growthOctober 3
October 31, 200
Malaysia’s Islamic Bank turns to retail amidst global slowdown
October 30, 2008
Talks on asset sales unfinished, says Indonesia’s Bakrie
Ashmore plans to raise stake in Philippines’ Petron to 90%
Credit Crisis Impact:
Singapore DBS: Lehman-linked notes worthless
October 29, 2008
San Miguel eyes majority stake in Philippines state refiner
Indonesia: Investors warned of possible fallout from Bakrie debacle
Rise in loans to boost Vietnam’s PVFC earnings in ’09
Singapore firm offers buy-back of products linked to bankrupt US firm
October 28, 2008
AirAsia starts first India flight Dec 1
Russia, Vietnam sign deals on energy, natural resources
October 25, 2008
Philippines: Korean firm eyeing mining ventures
October 24, 2008
Manila’s Metrobank eyes assets of AIG unit
Malaysia sees oil tax revenue in line with forecast
October 23, 2008
US Credit Crunch Fallout
S’pore’s DBS set aside $53.4m to compensate investors
Indonesia expects investment from 25 US firms
Thai Beverage plans listing on Thai bourse
October 22, 2008
Donggi LNG Project:
Pertamina to make investment decision before year end
Vietnam firms plans production from three oilfields
3G service launched in Vientiane, Laos
October 21, 2008
Indonesia’s LNG project coming on stream early 2009
October 19, 2008
Indonesia lifts ban on trading of Bakries firms
October 18, 2008
US power firm mulls energy projects in Philippines
US firms awarded exploration rights on 22 blocks in Indonesia
October 17, 2008
American Axle to set up $40m plant in Thailand
October 15, 2008
Sumitomo mulls building nickel plant in Philippines
Temasek's unit to build business park in Vietnam
October 14, 2008
Thai refiner to buy stakes in Shell units
October 12, 2008
Philippine Galoc oil unfit for local use
Australia’s ANZ to set up bank unit in Vietnam
October 11, 2008
Singapore’s firm withdraws from Hapag-Lloyd bid
October 10, 2008
Philippine offshore oilfield starts production
Petrovietnam to import crude from Shell, BP
Thai PTTEP sees Myanmar gas project ready in 3 years
October 8, 2008
Malaysia’s Astro demands compensation from Indonesian firm
Isuzu Philippines: Expansion not on agenda
Singapore’s Temasek to shed stakes in power firms
October 7, 2008
Philippines to sell 40% stake in Petron
AIG Group affirms continued business operations in Thailand
Malaysia’s Proton launching CNG-powered Persona in Thailand
Singapore, Malaysia allow no frills services
October 6, 2008
Indonesia bourse to let BII trading resume
October 5, 2008
Malaysia's AirAsia mulls going private as industry slows
October 4, 2008
Thai Eastern Water puts share buyback plan on hold
AIG's Philippines unit on sell-off list
October 3, 2008
Thailand: GE committed as shareholder of Bank Ayudhya
ICTSI awarded right to operate Brunei container terminal
Philippines: Chevron to add retail stations by end-December
October 2, 2008
CVC to spend $1bn to buyout of SE Asian companies
Vietnam insurer to open bank
October 1, 2008
Philippine Airlines lower profit due to costly jet fuel
Singapore’s Temasek ups stake in Merrill Lynch
Malaysia’s Maybank wraps up BII deal
September 30, 2008
Thailand’s GMM Grammy expects 40% profit growth
September 29, 2008
Maybank asked to lower bid price for Indonesia’s BII
September 27, 2008
OpenNet bags Singapore broadband deal
Maybank’s BII deal in doubt despite lower offer
September 26, 2008
Indonesia’s PGN to supply gas to power firm
Thai steel firm raises stake in downstream unit
Malaysia's Petronas unit in JV to set up oil terminal
September 25, 2008
Brunei refinery cost to rise on steel price hike
September 23, 2008
Malaysia’s Lion, Vietnam’s Vinashin in $9.8 bn steel venture
Toyota Philippines to roll out new IMV line-up
September 20, 2008
State firm IPOs gets greenlight from Indonesia parliament
September 19, 2008
Petrovietnam unit’s local listing moved up to October
September 17, 2008
Indian firm plans takeover of Indonesian cement maker
Malaysia’s Maybank’s BII deal given more time
Economists see profit for Temasek from Merrill stake sale
September 16, 2008
Indonesia power firm eyes deal with Sumitomo
Thai Glow to take 67% stake in Lao’s power plant
September 15, 2008
Indonesia: Govt eyes strategic investors for state bank
Malaysia’s AirAsia eyes half of govt market
September 13, 2008
Singapore’s NOL lead race for Hapag-Lloyd
Thai firm plans new coal mine in Indonesia
Vietnam’s dairy firm reports 33% profit increase in Jan-Aug
Japan's Mitusi to set up new copper foil plant in Malaysia
September 12, 2008
Sharp Indonesia relocating audio production to Malaysia
September 11, 2008
Indonesian court rejects Temasek Holdings’ appeal
Vietnam’s budget airline begins flights to Thailand, Cambodia
Political strife to dent Thai Airways’ revenue
September 10, 2008
Philippines: Joint venture starts oil drilling in Palawan
September 10, 2008
Malaysia’s Proton to sell new MPV in Thailand, Indonesia
September 9, 2008
Vietnam approves opening of HSBC, StanChart banks
September 9, 2008
Indonesia oil output seen at 405,000 bpd in 2008
September 9, 2008
Philippines’ Jollibee seeks funds for China expansion
September 9, 2008
Singapore state firm takes stake in Hong Kong exporter
September 9, 2008
Singapore’s SIA, SilkAir to reduce fuel surcharges
September 9, 2008
Thai PTT sees weaker profit in Q3
September 8, 2008
AirAsia X remains upbeat despite high fuel costs, airline failures
September 8, 2008
Malaysian cable TV firm, Lippo breaking ties
September 7, 2008
Manila to repay power debt ahead of time
Japanese firm to invest $1.5 billion in Indonesia’s power plant
AirAsia hit political turbulence in Thailand
September 6, 2008
Singapore’s Temasek sells off power firm
Thai Seamico to take 25% stake in Vietnamese firm
Govt approves Chevron gas development in E Indonesia
Philippines: BHP to continue work despite disagreement
September 5, 2008
Budget Rent-a-Car enters Vietnam
September 4, 2008
Malaysia Maybank quits bid for Indonesian insurer
Cambodia casino reaps 25 mn dollars profit
Toyota set to build $27m parts facility in Indonesia
September 3, 2008
Vietnam: Property woes begin to show
Detroit Electric starts partnership talks with Malaysia's Proton
State telecoms firm to develop highspeed network
September 2, 2008
Ex-PM Thaksin signs MoU to sell Man City to UAE company
BHP downsizes operations in Philippines
Thai Major Cineplex to open entertainment centres in India
Indonesia: Krakatau Steel IPO to be completed this year
September 1, 2008
Indonesian state energy firm to go public without IPO
India’s Tata sees opportunities in Laos
August 31, 2008
Philippines' Galoc oilfield needs more repairs
Malaysia's Maybank mulls abandoning BII deal – reports
Indonesia to rebargain gas deal with China
August 30, 2008
Indonesia: BII takeover up to Maybank
Indosat raises spending by 16%
August 29, 2008
Indonesian government approves flag-carrier’s IPO
August 28, 2008
Temasek gets US nod to raise Merrill stake
Indonesian Toyota to raise prices gradually
August 27, 2008
NOL sees risk in buying Hapag-Lloyd
Cebu Pacific cut fares for passengers without check-in bags
Singapore Temasek Holdings profit record
August 26, 2008
Malaysia’s Maybank to resolve stalled BII deal by Sept
GM setting up Asean MPV hub in Indonesia
Singapore's JC&C takes 20% stake in Vietnamese car firm
August 24,2008
San Miguel eyes PNOC-EC stake
August 23, 2008
Leaks force Thai PTT to shut down refinery
Indonesia’s Indika to acquire five coal mines
August 22, 2008
‘Just-in-time’ system breakdown hits Toyota supplies in Philippines
Singapore Computer halts share trading as evaluation begins
Tata Steel eyes Indonesian power project
August 21, 2008
Singapore: Temasek assets are worth $131bn
Venezuela, Vietnam set up joint oil refining JVs
Yunnan Tin to cut output, suspends smelters in Singapore
August 20, 2008
NOL chief: Takeover should benefit Hapaq Lloyd
August 19, 2008
Thailand’s Minor expects 15% revenue rise in 2008
Indonesian govt forms holding company for fertiliser makers
Malaysia Airlines’ Q2 profit falls 65%
Malaysia’s Toyo Ink plans $1bn power plant in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Techcombank sells shares to raise capital base 17.5 pct
August 17, 2008
Vietnam:
Fuel cost force Jetstar Pacific to cut Nha Trang flights
India's Spice sets up office in Singapore
August 16, 2008
Singapore’s Wilmar to build refineries in Europe, Russia
Vietnam-Russia Bank to open unit in Moscow
August 15, 2008
Thai Airways posts $274m loss in Q2
Automotive: GM turns bullish in Asean
Google offers Adwords to Indonesia’s SMEs
Singapore’s Wilmar earns over $331m in Q2
August 14, 2008
Malaysia’s CIMB wipes out nearly $332m NPLs
Singapore Refining Co cuts crude runs by up to 7%
Tatal Steel signs JV for $5bn steel plant in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Vinamilk sees net profit rise 29.5%
August 13, 2008
Philippines’ San Miguel H1 profit soars
HSBC to up stake in Vietnam bank to 20%
August12, 2008
Thailand’s BBL expects higher loan growth in 2008
Philippines’ Ayala sees weak 2008 outlook
August 9, 2008
Container shipping: Hapag-Lloyd bid
Vietnam: Sanyo’s new plant to employ 12,000 employees
August 8, 2008
Thailand’s TUF eyes $2bn 2008 sales
Indonesia regulator may ease BII sale rule
Indonesia’s Inco H1 profit drops 58%
Singapore’s NOL still can bid for Hapag despite profit fall
Singapore banks see tough time ahead in 2008
August 7, 2008
Indonesia’s Bayan aims at higher 2009 coal output
Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries see Q2 profit up 6.6%
Vietnam’s Agribank year-to-date loans up 9%
August 6, 2008
Thai state-run TOT to invest $865 mln on 3G
Malaysia’s airline to launch ‘flexi employment plan’ for staff
Philippine telecoms firms feel the pinch
Singapore UOB posts better Q2 net profit than expected
August 5, 2008
Philippines’ Berong nickel output seen even in 2008
Singapore-listed Cosco sees Q2 profit up 60 pct
Malaysia central bank may give nod for Maybank BII deal
August 3, 2008
Indonesia: Krakatau Steel privatisation set for November
Nike puts Malaysian factory on 'red alert'
August 2, 2008
Manila’s Ayala Land plans to issue $90mn bonds
Philippine Semirara sees coal exports to rise 25% in 2009
CapitaLand’s Q2 profit drops 44%
Austasia launches Singapore, E. Timor flight
August 1, 2008
US-Based Kirby to open factory in Vietnam
July 30, 2008
Indonesia: Astra profit jumps in Q2
Malaysia: Approval for Maybank’s BII purchase revoked
July 29, 2008
Thai PTTEP starts gas production in Vietnam
Singapore Airlines: Margins face pressure from fuel cost
July 28, 2008
Malaysia: GLCs better equipped to weather slowdown
Cambodian bank Acleda drives into Laos
GE marks 15th year in Vietnam
July 27, 2008
Indonesia: BII must stay public after tender offer
Malaysia: Asean M&E expo reports 32m ringgit sales
July 26, 2008
Halal Market:
Malaysia’s PJ Food to expand into Mideast
Sony to close TV assembly plant in Vietnam
July 25, 2008
Philippines’ Globe gets $90mn loan facility
Philippines: San Miguel may sell part of major units
July 24, 2008
China’s A-Power to build generation system in Thailand
US-Israeli developer to purchase Philippine natural gas
July 23, 2008
Indonesia says QTel limited to 49% Indosat stake
Philippines: British firm takes majority stake in Petron
Indonesia: Samsung keen to invest $1.63bn in biodiesel project
July 22, 2008
Siam Cement, Petrovietnam to build petrochem complex
Indonesia’s JICT to expand Jakarta container terminal
July 20, 2008
Vietnam: Sinopec picked for $4.5bn refinery pla
Pertamina to go through inquiry over fuel imports
Thai budget airline suspends services
July 19, 2008
SocGen to buy 15% stake in Vietnam bank
July 18, 2008
Malaysia's Sime Darby to build $103m palm oil refinery
July 16, 2008
Indonesia`s biggest IPO seen overshadowed by weak global market
Mitsubishi expects car sales to triple this year
Malaysian Airlines may incur $625mn more if oil price hits $170
July 10, 2008
Indonesia’s Destinasi Tirta to acquire Thai, Malaysian tour firms
July 6, 2008
Malaysia's state investment arm to shed Pharmaniaga stake
Australia BPO firm to expand Philippine facility
July 5, 2008
Telenor Asia chief quits Thailand’s Total Access
Thailand’s Siam Cement cuts petrochemical output by 10%
June 28, 2008
Indonesia: Krakatau Steel likely to opt for IPO
June 26, 2008
Shell cuts refining capacity of units in Singapore, Malaysia
June 21, 2008
Indonesia: Telkom shareholders approve share buyback
June 18, 2008
Samsung introduces smart phone ‘Omnia’ in Southeast Asia
MAS withdraws perks for AirAsia chief
