The PM told reporters that Japan intends to invite the leaders of eight non-G7 countries — Australia, Brazil, the Comoros, the Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam –…
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Malaysia trails Indonesia in attracting foreign direct investment
Experts say reforms, political stability are essential for country to narrow gap When Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans this month to invest $6 billion in Malaysia over the next…
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Africa’s logistics sector set to deliver results as free trade agreement kicks in
Intra-African trade has long struggled to cope with the continent’s inadequate logistics and freight sector. African logistics have struggled to cater to the country’s growing population and dynamic private sector…
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Senegal: Will Macky Sall’s ambitious plans pay off?
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has pitched his legacy on ambitious projects and the transformative potential of the oil and gas sector. But will the gamble pay off? Walking the pristine…
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Indonesia passes jobs decree into law, easing investment uncertainty
by Arnav Perezby Arnav PerezIndonesia’s parliament on Tuesday passed into law an emergency decree on jobs and investment, eliminating legal uncertainty hanging over measures President Joko Widodo has pushed to spur investment in Southeast…
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Social investment tools can fill developing Asia’s finance gaps
Structures allow governments to tap companies, diaspora communities for support Kithmina V. Hewage is senior adviser at the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society in Hong Kong. Developing Asian economies including…
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Rakishev and Kim will create a new investment fund in Kazakhstan
Well-known Kazakh businessmen Kenes Rakishev and Vyacheslav Kim (both in the Top 10 richest businessmen according to Forbes Kazakhstan) announced their intention to create a new venture fund based on the International Financial Center…
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Davos 2023: South Korea’s Yoon calls for strengthening resilience of global supply chains
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday called for strengthening the resilience of global supply chains, describing it as one of the most urgent tasks facing the international community. Yoon…
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China’s BYD takes cautious approach to U.S. in global EV push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is embarking on a rapid global expansion to challenge Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) but for now it’s stuck in the slow lane on its rival’s home…
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Minister invites UAE and Qatar to increase investment in Indonesia
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi invited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar to expand cooperation and increase their investment in Indonesia, especially in the sea and air transportation…
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