Malaysia must work through external shocks

30 September 2015

 

Malaysia must always be prepared for external shocks that are beyond its control and maintain the forward momentum to stay on track to becoming a high-income nation by 2020. The current volatile economic situation being faced by us in Malaysia and the rest of the world is a case in point. 

Source:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Malaysia-must-work-through-external-shocks-30269806.html

Quality control gives Kampot pepper more punch

30 September 2015

Producers of Kampot pepper have positioned the spice as a high-end product and are working to add value to the internationally recognized brand by ensuring that only the highest quality peppercorns make it to market. Prices had increased significantly after producers gained access to wider and more diversified markets as a result.  

Source:

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/quality-control-gives-kampot-pepper-more-punch

ZTE goes for No 5 in Thai smartphone market

21 September 2015

CHINESE smartphone manufacturer ZTE aims to be one of the top five brands in Thailand next year after launching its Axon series. Thailand is the third market to get ZTE's first global flagship model, following the US and China. ZTE introduced its own smartphone brand in October.

Source:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/ZTE-goes-for-No-5-in-Thai-smartphone-market-30269744.html

Extractive industries seek gold standard

29 September 2015

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is an international standard for disclosure and transparency in the management of revenues from natural resources. The government has announced a raft of reforms aimed at good governance in the management of Cambodia’s natural resources. 

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http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/extractive-industries-seek-gold-standard

Centre aims to bolster women entrepreneurship

21 September 2015

A women’s entrepreneurship center opened its doors in Phnom Penh on Friday, providing a platform for Cambodian women to access the tools and resources needed to start or grow a sustainable business.  The program aims to help participants overcome the challenges to women entrepreneurship, such as lack of confidence or insufficient capital.

Source

http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/centre-aims-bolster-women-entrepreneurship

Japanese food traders target more exports to Thailand

21 September 2015

Thailand was a high-potential market because many Thais liked Japanese foods, while the country is a center of Asean, which means many visitors come here. Japanese products with high potential for export to Thai markets are premium-grade meat, alcoholic beverages, fish, and fruits and vegetables.

Source

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Japanese-food-traders-target-more-exports-to-Thail-30269178.html

Tourism Malaysia mission to Laos

18 September 2015

Tourism Malaysia is leading a tourism promotion in Lao capital to boost travel during the remainder of the Malaysia Year of Festival. This event provides a platform for Malaysia’s tourism industry players to meet, network, and strengthen ties with their Lao counterparts.  

Source

http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2015/09/tourism-malaysia-mission-to-laos/