This year’s event will bring together buyers from over 8 regional countries as we kickstart a buyer’s programme for biogas development in Asia. Other features will include commercial and technical streams, a heavier emphasis on engineering, and also a programme for investor education. Come back to our website regularly for updates. >>View the agenda here: http://www.icesn.com/bgap2018/assets/BiogasAPAC2018-Brochure.pdf Besides,…
Malaysia is increasingly turning its focus towards environmentally friendly Islamic finance, with new product offerings looking to raise capital for sustainable development projects. On November 8 state-backed asset management firm Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) unveiled a RM2bn ($512.7m), 15-year green sukuk (Islamic bond) to fund the development of its Merdeka PNB118 tower project. Merdeka…
Taking place in Kuala Lumpur between 19-22 March 2018, it will return with increased emphases on improving access to unsecured, non-collateral banks’ financing for SMEs across Asia; maximising SME Banks’ outreach to underserved segments through improved distribution both digitally & physically; as well as competitive strategies to meet SMEs’ combined needs for financial & non-financial…
On making ASEAN a main driver of global economic growth You stated your view that Brexit proves ASEAN’s gradual integration approach is right. What tangible goals can be achieved in the short run? RAZAK: Brexit is a reminder that ASEAN integration has to move in tandem with the will of the people across all countries. The so-called “ASEAN Way” is about unanimous decision-making so every country…
Malaysia has introduced temporary measures aimed at boosting palm oil exports and reducing stockpiles amid a slump in commodity prices. On January 8 the government suspended export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) for three months, a move Mah Siew Keong, the minister of plantation industries and commodities, described as a short-term, pre-emptive step to increase the product’s competitiveness in…
As well as strategic challenges and critical issues that will impact the national business environment and investment climate in the coming year. Now into its 20th edition, with the 14th General Elections expected in the first quarter of the new year, this is a must attend event for policy and decision makers in the public and private sectors to ascertain emerging key trends that will have a major…
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, Chief Minister of Sarawak, will deliver the opening address which will be attended by 500 delegates. Keynote speakers include YB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Minister of Works and YB Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The conference is set to take place from 23rd to 24th January 2018…
Rising domestic and international demand for goods and services saw Malaysia exceed GDP growth expectations this year. However, despite strong performances in most sectors, imbalances in the property market could pose a risk to economic growth heading into 2018. Malaysia’s economy gained momentum throughout the year, according to the latest quarterly bulletin issued by the central bank, Bank Negara…
Malaysia has taken another step towards expanding its digital economy, with the newly tabled 2018 budget containing a series of initiatives designed to promote growth in tech companies and ICT skills development. Included in the budget, submitted to Parliament on October 27, was a RM250m ($59.1m) pledge to improve the digital education of Malaysian school students. The funding forms part of the…
On acceleratinginfrastructure development in the region What do you think is driving the growing infrastructure gaps throughout emerging and developing economies in Asia? LEE: The three main driving forces are demographics, economics and politics, which are interdependent. If you look at demographics, you can see a lot of similarities between parts of Asia and Africa, where there is also…
