March 14, 2010
Thai finance minister woos Japanese investors as red-shirts issue ultimatum
March 13, 2010
Malaysia: Services, energy seen as new avenues to draw foreign investment
March 7, 2010
Nestle unit to spend $100 million to double production in Indonesia
March 5, 2010
Singapore’s Raffles to invest in Malaysia’s Iskandar
March 1, 2010
Indonesia urges rich countries to invest in agriculture
February 28, 2010
Indonesia to open up healthcare, education to foreign funds
February 26, 2010
Indonesia to reopen telecom towers to foreign investment
February 24, 2010
Thailand comes in 4th in survey Japanese investors
February 21, 2010
Taiwanese IT firms mull investment in Philippines
February 19, 2010
Indonesia: Sumitomo picked for $157m geothermal plant
February 18, 2010
Malaysian state investor: China investment meets objectives
Vietnam to auction mining rights
February 16, 2010
Malaysia’s biotech park to go on a roadshow
February 13, 2010
Australian outsourcing firm expands Philippine operations
Korean firm injects $200m into Indonesian textile plant
February 11, 2010
Swedish firm to make solar cells in Thailand
February 8, 2010
Malaysia’s Southeast Johor receives boost for oil, gas hub plan
February 16, 2010
Malaysia’s biotech park to go on a roadshow
Vietnam: Survey identifies reasons blocking FDIs
Indonesia eyes bigger Japanese investment in 5 years
February 6, 2010
Malaysia trade minister expects domestic investment to rise in 2010
February 3, 2010
Malaysia: Johor's oil and gas industry to get boost from pipe plant
February 2, 2010
Malaysia to focus on China, India to draw FDI
Vietnam: State firms help ease dollar shortage
January 29, 2010
Malaysian agency seeks FDIs for green, knowledge-based industries
Map Ta Phut Stalemate:
Japanese investors warns Thailand of relocation
January 24, 2010
Laos expects increase in two-way trade with India
Cambodia opens 32nd casino near Vietnam border
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
January 15, 2010
Japan remains Thailand’s top investor in 2009
Malaysia’s state investor to shed stake in EON
January 14, 2010
Decline in investments hits Cambodian tourism industry
Philippines to call Ilijan power contract bids in April
Malaysia seeks more British investments
January 13, 2010
New business deals to boost economic ties between Vietnam, Singapore
China, Malaysia in $11bn Borneo power project
January 12, 2010
Thai central bank worries over Map Ta Phut impasse
Indonesia to open two new economic zones in 2010
January 9, 2010
Thailand: 12 industrial projects ask court to lift suspension order
January 6, 2010
Indonesia: Mining sector to receive $2.5b in investment in 2010
January 5, 2010
Vietnam’s power projects to drive up investment in 2010
December 28, 2009
Indonesia eyes $3.57bn in mining, geothermal investment
Vietnam draws $21bn in FDI in 2009
December 26, 2009
Philippines: Subic registers $167m in investments in Jan-Nov 2009
December 24, 2009
Indonesia: Foreign businesses demand transparency in Century inquiry
December 23. 2009
Thai central bank sees economy affected by industrial estate case
Philippines central bank sees 20% FDI growth in 2010
December 21, 2009
Thailand monitors air quality around Map Ta Phut
December 20, 2009
India seeks to attract Malaysian investors to infrastructure projects
Singapore's state investor to keep stake in Citigroup
December 19, 2009
Environmental Deadlock:
Thailand to clarify Japanese investors on Map Ta Phut issue
December 18, 2009
Thai chamber warns of severe impact on investment from Map Ta Phut case
December 17, 2009
Malaysia state investor ties up with Pinewood in $116.3m studio project
December 16, 2009
Indonesian president in Germany, meeting local businesses
Project suspensions at Thai industrial zone discourage investors
December 15, 2009
Philippines expects Taiwanese investment to double next year
Chinese power firm to invest $8 bn in Malaysia
December 12, 2009
Philippines: FDI in Jan-Sep totals $1.3bn
December 10, 2009
US hard-disk manufacturer to raise investment in Malaysia
December 9, 2009
Malaysia’s Petronas spends 13.7bn ringgit on exploration and production
Vietnam wants more US investors
Japan`s investment in Malaysia reaches $1.87bn in Jan-Sept
EU says corruption, intransparency blocks investment in Indonesia
December 8, 2009
India complains of hurdles in Tata’s project in Vietnam
December 6, 2009
Philippines: Concessional loan to induce $2.75bn in investments
December 3, 2009
Thai court suspends 65 industrial projects
Indonesia asks state firms to reconsider Dubai plans
December 1, 2009
Thai conglomerate to go ahead with Vietnam petrochem project
November 30, 2009
Malaysia Iskandar unaffected by Dubai crisis
November 27, 2009
Malaysian agency on an investment road show to US
November 26, 2009
Vietnam recorded $20bn FDI inflow in Jan-Sept 2009
Indonesia state firm to invest $1b in LNG terminals
November 23, 2009
Malaysian mercury-detection firm enters Thai market
EU sets aside $710,000 for Malaysia business
November 21, 2009
Indonesia, Australia to expand business, trade
November 17, 2009
Singapore sees more investment opportunities in Vietnam
Indonesia to spend big on fiber optic project
November 15, 2009
China promises investment in Indonesian infrastructure
November 14, 2009
Indonesia state energy firm to spend $4bn in 2010
November 12, 2009
US investors see Indonesia’s infrastructure the most attractive
November 11, 2009
Malaysian IT firm eyes e-markets in China, Indonesia
Indonesian flag-carrier sets aside $100m for expansion
November 6, 2009
UK firms eye Indonesia’s energy, power sectors
November 4, 2009
Malaysia to award licence to Chinese bank
ADB says Philippines needs $104m in energy investments
Asean to set up defence industry council
November 3, 2009
Hyundai Heavy to build Daewoo’s gas facilities in Myanmar
October 31, 2009
Malaysia: Iskandar upbeat over investment inflow
October 30, 2009
Ho Chi Minh City attracts most FDI flowing intoVietnam
October 29, 2009
Indonesian agency to streamline investment licensing process
October 27, 2009
Thailand asks China to invest in railway system
October 25, 2009
Thailand asks Japan to import more food, hire more workers
October 21 2009
UK invests $1.5m in Vietnam
October 17, 2009
Indonesia plans 56% increase in energy investment
October 12, 2009
Germany’s BASF to tap emerging markets in Asean
October 11, 2009
Lao’s largest dam to open early 2010
October 9, 2009
Indonesia expects to draw $6bn into mining sector
October 7, 2009
Malaysia’s Khazanah to take 25% stake in Dubai-based firm
October 3, 2009
India’s ONGC to spend $149m in Vietnam oil venture
September 24, 2009
South Korea's LG strengthens position in Philippines
Malaysia’s Greenyield builds new factory in Vietnam
US car makers to raise investment in Thailand
September 21, 2009
Philippines expects big projects to drive up investments
September 19, 2009
China tops list of investors in Laos
September 18, 2009
Investment: Vietnam ranks first among emerging markets
September 16, 2009
Vietnamese firm to set up fertiliser plant in Cambodia
September 12, 2009
Indonesian oil and gas blocks attract few investors
September 10, 2009
Indonesia: Stimulus no longer necessary to boost investment
September 5, 2009
UN Survey: Vietnam remains attractive to investors
August 28, 2009
Malaysia palm oil giant to pour $851m into China refineries
August 27, 2009
Singapore: Temasek disclosures are based on ‘principled approach’
August 26, 2009
Vietnamese retailers want tougher scrutiny of foreign rivals
August 24, 2009
Thai cement maker postpones expansion in Philippines
August 21, 2009
Indonesia plans greater protection for investors
August 18, 2009
Vietnam eyes Japanese bullet train system
August 17, 2009
UK firm in $2.6bn Vietnam power project
August 16, 2009
China, Asean poised to expand investment, trade
August 15, 2009
Intel’s assembly in Vietnam to come on stream in Q3, 2010
August 12, 2009
Japanese firm to set up solar cell plant in Malaysia
August 10, 2009
Vietnam to build $1.5bn fertiliser plant in Russia
August 9, 2009
Investment applications in Thailand decline in Jan-July ’09
August 8, 2009
India expected to boost business presence in Indonesia
August 6, 2009
Thai central bank: Invest overseas to contain baht rise
August 3, 2009
Indonesia needs to keep up infrastructure development
Korean firm to build $150m diesel plant in Thailand
August 1, 2009
Thai power giant to invest $664m on renewable energy
July 30, 2009
Singapore’s Marina Bay receives S$27.5bn in investment
July 29, 2009
Declining private investment worries Malaysian govt
July 27, 2009
Chinese, Thai businesses in talks on investment potential
July 25, 2009
Indonesia’s growth potential attracts Indian car firms
July 26, 2009
Thailand sees 7% decline in applications for investment privileges
July 23, 2009
S Korea’s Lotte to spend $361mn in Hanoi complex
July 22, 2009
Chinese investors eye Indonesian car market
July 21, 2009
Abu Dhabi to invest $1b in Malaysia
July 13, 2009
Ford opens new $500m plant in Thailand
July 11, 2009
Philippines’ FDI inflows lifted by Kirin-SMB deal
July 6, 2009
Najib to unveil China’s ‘massive’ projects in Malaysia
Thai businesses to seek opportunities in Myanmar
July 2, 2009
S Korea asks for Thai govt support to set up industrial estate
June 30, 2009
India’s Tata to open call center in Philippines
June 29, 2009
Thai agency in Seoul to draw Korean investors
June 24, 2009
DHL to pour $10m into a joint-venture in Vietnam
June 23, 2009
UK insurer plans expansion in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
June 21, 2009
Philippines ask Japan to boost investment
June 19, 2009
Mideast firm seen investing $1bn in Indonesia plant
June 16, 2009
EarthRights says S Korea firms 'linked to Myanmar gas abuse'
June 15, 2009
Nestlé sees opportunities, boosts investments in Southeast Asia
June 13, 2009
Goh links Singapore’s investment in Myanmar to Democracy
June 12, 2009
US hotel chain to develop 2 resorts in Vietnam
June 6, 2009
US tops list of key investors in Vietnam in Jan-May 2009
July 3, 2009
Malaysia FDI plunges in Jan-May 2009
June 3, 2009
S Korea, Asean sign investment deal, broaden trade pact
May 27, 2009
Poland promises $280m loan for Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry
Malaysian firm to expand palm plantation in Indonesia
Singapore may support Malaysia’s mega economic zone
May 26, 2009
Vietnam’s FDI inflow falls 29% in Jan-May 2009
May 25, 2009
Gulf firm denies reports about Malaysia investments
May 24, 2009
Gulf firm to invest $1.8bn in Malaysia property jv
May 22, 2009
Russian firm pours $200m into Cambodian telecoms sector
May 20, 2009
Singapore’s state investor to stick Citi, UBS
May 19, 2009
Kuwaiti giant eyes acquisitions in SE Asia
May 17, 2009
South Korean firms win $350m contract in Vietnam
May 13, 2009
Chinese firm scraps $1.5bn project in Vietnam
April 23, 2009
Japan's FamilyMart to enter Vietnam
Malaysia to partially open services sector
April 18, 2009
Foreign ownership cap to rise to 49% in Vietnam
April 12, 2009
Malaysia, Singapore discuss joint projects
March 31, 2009
Tata Motors enters Myanmar to set up heavy trucks unit
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
March 25, 2009
Athletic product giant closes Vietnam plant
Thai conglomerate delays Vietnam project
March 19, 2009
Malaysia’s telecom firm pours $10bn into Indian unit
Thai refiner quits two overseas projects
March 13, 2009
Vietnam grants Japanese firm retail license
March 11, 2009
Philippines: Foreign investment drops by almost 50% in 2008
Lao-Thailand energy projects to be revised
Canada’s Methanex seen pouring $1bn into Vietnam plant
March 10, 2009
Thailand names 2009 ‘Year of Investment’
March 9, 2009
Foreign Direct Investment:
Vietnam tops the list of foreign investors in Laos
February 24, 2009
Malaysia to ease investment restrictions
February 16, 2009
Vietnam: Global slump seen denting FDI inflow
February 13, 2009
Investment Prospects:
Vietnam ranked third in Japanese business survey
February 8, 2009
Japan to help fund Thailand’s mass transit rail system
February 6, 2009
Thai PM in Japan:
‘Country is back on track’
February 4, 2009
Thai PM sets out on investment roadshow to Japan
January 21, 2009
Asia remains Vietnam's largest investment destination
January 14, 2009
Cambodia seeks investment from Kuwait
January 13, 2009
Malaysia:Foreign firms defer investments over gas concerns
January 7, 2009
US oil giant to pour $100m into Philippine project
December 29, 2008
Vietnam to grant licence to US utility firm
December 28, 2008
Indian group to open pharma plant in Cambodia
December 27, 2008
Vietnam: Investment value drops to 39% of 2008 GDP
Vietnam Venture:
India’s Tata Steel encounters land delays
December 26, 2008
Myanmar junta signs gas pacts with Chinese, Korean firms
December 21, 2008
Workshop discusses pros and cons of Vietnam’s WTO membership
December 20, 2008
Indonesia expects investments from Middle East
December 18, 2008
Philippines, Qatar in billion-dollar investment fund tie-up
Thai state fund sees negative returns in 2008
December 15, 2008
Malaysia to open Legoland theme park
December 11, 2008
Philippines’ FDI inflows decline 45% in Jan-Sept
December 2, 2008
Indonesia records 54% rise in FDI
December 1, 2008
Thai feed maker cuts investment in Indonesia
November 25, 2008
Indonesia tells
foreign drug firms to set up local units or quit
November 20, 2008
Malaysia’s Sime makes inroads into China's palm oil refinery business
November 11, 2008
Philippines see 56% drop in FDIs in first 8 months
November 4, 2008
US equity firms to invest in Malaysia's CIMB
October 27, 2008
FDI: Vietnam attracts $9bn in Jan-Oct 2008, up 38%
October 25, 2008
Philippines: Korean firm eyeing mining ventures
October 23, 2008
Indonesia expects investment from 25 US firms
October 22, 2008
Donggi LNG Project:
Pertamina to make investment decision before year end
October 18, 2008
US power firm mulls energy projects in Philippines
October 17, 2008
American Axle to set up $40m plant in Thailand
Vietnam expects FDI to hit $11bn in 2008
Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute:
Talks ease tension, joint patrols agreed
Indonesia calls for Asean meet on border clashes
Border clashes yet to affect Thai firms in Cambodia
October 15, 2008
Temasek's unit to build business park in Vietnam
October 9, 2008
Indonesia footwear industry draws $171m in new investment
October 1, 2008
Japan, Vietnam to expand trade, investment ties
September 29, 2008
Malaysia Power struggle:
Uncertainty takes its toll on economy, investment
September 28, 2008
Bangkok eyes chance to host Japan’s regional investment HQ
September 24, 2008
Laos mining concessions under review
September 23, 2008
Philippines FDI seen rising 23% in 2009
Malaysia’s Lion, Vietnam’s Vinashin in $9.8 bn steel venture
September 13, 2008
Thai firm plans new coal mine in Indonesia
Japan's Mitusi to set up new copper foil plant in Malaysia
September 12, 2008
Investment climate survey:
IFC report neglects context - Indonesian govt
September 11, 2008
Philippine FDI down in H1
World Bank Report:
Singapore remains easiest place to do business
September 9, 2008
Vietnam approves opening of HSBC, StanChart banks
September 7, 2008
Japanese firm to invest $1.5 billion in Indonesia’s power plant
September 5, 2008
Suntech plans $300m solar energy development in Indonesia
September 4, 2008
Toyota set to build $27m parts facility in Indonesia
September 2, 2008
Thai Major Cineplex to open entertainment centres in India
September 1, 2008
India’s Tata sees opportunities in Laos
UK investment in Vietnam set to climb
August 29, 2008
Brunei to seek investment opportunities in Malaysia
August 21, 2008
Vietnam mulls steep hike in taxes on mining, gas, coal
August 20, 2008
Vietnam’s foreign ownership cap remains at 30%
August 19, 2008
Malaysia’s Toyo Ink plans $1bn power plant in Vietnam
August 18, 2008
Cambodia’s Royal raising $2bn to develop island
August 16, 2008
Singapore’s Wilmar to build refineries in Europe, Russia
Vietnam-Russia Bank to open unit in Moscow
August 15, 2008
Vietnam’s investments in Laos hit $1.28bn
August 14, 2008
Thailand: GM to invest $445m in diesel plant
Tatal Steel signs JV for $5bn steel plant in Vietnam
August 13, 2008
Cambodia attracts $1.5bn FDI in H1
Philippines sees first FDI outflow of $95m in May
Your investments are secured, says Malaysian minister
HSBC to up stake in Vietnam bank to 20%
August 10, 2008
Indonesia: Korean firms seen pouring $200m into shoes industry
August 9, 2008
Vietnam: Sanyo’s new plant to employ 12,000 employees
Indonesia may give Maybank more time for BII deal
August 8, 2008
Vietnam’s economic zone draws $16.5bn investments
August 5, 2008
Thai investment sentiment likely to pick up in H2
August 4, 2008
Muslims in Philippines see more economic powers in govt deal
August 2, 2008
Maybank did not complete BII deal
August 1, 2008
US-Based Kirby to open factory in Vietnam
July 31, 2008
Honda Vietnam’s bike output reaches five millionth
July 30, 2008
Malaysia, Vietnam to review investment pact
July 29, 2008
Japan wants to increase investment in Indonesia
July 28, 2008
Cambodia Royal Group seeks $2bn for island project
GE marks 15th year in Vietnam
Vietnam attracted $45bn in FDI in Jan-July 2008
July 27, 2008
Thailand: BoI sees slower investment growth in 2008
July 23, 2008
Indonesia: Samsung keen to invest $1.63bn in biodiesel project
July 22, 2008
Indonesia: Regions ordered to cut investment red tape
Siam Cement, Petrovietnam to build petrochem complex
July 21, 2008
China to build two steel plants in Indonesia
Vietnam: Loan rate cuts may not help lift business sentiment – analysts
July 16, 2008
Malaysia: Investments from Gulf states to reach $2.8bn by 2018
July 10, 2008
Philippine FDI grows almost four-fold in April
July 6, 2008
Power crisis may force Japanese firms to quit Indonesia
June 27, 2008
Saudi businesses to pour $2bn into Indonesia’s agro-industry
June 26, 2008
Indonesia expects record investment in 2008-09
June 25, 2008
Vietnam boost trade ties with US
Jetro survey: Japanese firms less optimistic on Thailand
June 22, 2008
Vietnam reports over $30bn in FDI inflow in H1
June 17, 2008
Indonesia’s foreign direct investment rises in Jan-May
June 6, 2008
VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Vietnam tops list for most attractive retail detination
June 3, 2008
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Privileges to keep drawing companies – BoI
June 1, 2008
AUSTRALIA-VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Firms strike deal to help protect environment
May 28, 2008
SINGAPORE/COMPANIES
Temasek eyes investments in Latin America
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Japan`s Anritsu to expand supply of industrial meters
MALAYSIA/INVESTMENT
US firm to invest $41mn in aerospace/ natural gas businesses
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Industry minister: FDI to meet target despite uncertainties
May 24, 2008
BRUNEI-INDIA/TIES
Investment protection pact signed
May 23, 2008
VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Foreigners to be allowed to own apartments
PHILIPPINES/INVESTMENT
Govt asks UPS to stay on
May 20, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Temasek ruling won’t deter foreign investors: Lutfi
May 12, 2008
MALAYSIA/INVESTMENT
Actual FDIs climbed to $9 bln in 2007
May 9, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
ArcelorMittal plans to pour $5-10 bn into joint venture
May 5, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Hong Kong toy makers to explore opportunities in Indonesia
May 1, 2008
VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Korean firm pours $28mn into new factory
MALAYSIA/ACQUISITION
State firm to raise stake in Parkway
April 30, 2008
MALAYSIA/INVESTMENT
Govt eyes top 10 spot in ease of doing business index
April 26, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
ArcelorMittal in talks with govt
April 24, 2008
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Outbound investment on the rise
MALAYSIA/COMPANIES
Malaysian firm to build smelting plant in China
April 21, 2008
INDONESIA-CHINA/TIES
“China Desk” to boost cooperation
April 15, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Investment up around 80% in Q1
April 14, 2008
VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Posco plans work on $5bn steel mill in 2009
April 10, 2008
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Steel giant encouraged to invest in Thailand
April 9, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Hong Kong firms may move to Indonesia
April 8, 2008
PHILIPPINES/INVESTMENT
Investors worried over slow reforms
April 8, 2008
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
Political uncertainties hurt confidence – FTI
April 1, 2008
VIETNAM/INVESTMENT/TOURISM
Singaporean firm to pour $102m into resort
March 31, 2008
THAILAND/FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Thailand allows majority ownership for more businesses
March 24, 2008
THAILAND/AUTOMOTIVE
Tax breaks, ‘eco-cars’ to spur growth
March 23, 2008
ASEAN/INDIA/INVESTMENT
Wipro tapping into Southeast Asia via Unza
March 21, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Dubai firms expected to commit $3.5 billion in Indonesia
CAMBODIA/HEALTH BUSINESS
New hospital for affluent clients unveiled
March 20, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
FDI approvals up 20% in January
March 17, 2008
THAILAND-MYANMAR TIES/TRADE/INVESTMENT
Samak fosters closer ties with junta
March 16, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT/AUTOMOTIVE
Reanult won’t get land for free
March 15, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
French businesses offered opportunities to develop Banten
March 14, 2008
THAILAND/INVESTMENT
FDI surges in January and February
