As the rhetoric from the US White House swerves from combative to compromise and back again, uncertainty in the global trading environment is creating potential pitfalls for emerging markets the world over. In the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which counts China as its largest trading partner, member states watch with trepidation as President Donald Trump ramps up threats of levies…
The three-day biennial show comprises of REVAC (Southeast Asia’s Premier Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Expo and Forum), TENAGA (Southeast Asia’s Premier Power and Electrical Industry Expo and Forum), GREEN ENERGY (Southeast Asia’s Premier Green Energy Expo and Forum), ASEAN SOLAR (Southeast Asia’s Premier Solar Energy Expo & Forum), and ASEAN LIFT (Southeast Asia’s Premier…
Palmex Malaysia 2018 brings together an international congregation of both upstream and downstream palm oil companies and also its supporting industries gathered in the heart of the Malaysian Palm Oil industry in Sarawak to showcase the latest development in the palm oil industry. Currently ranked the world's 2nd largest palm oil producer, this event will be supported by the local Malaysian Palm Oil…
Led by electrical and electronic products shipments, Malaysia’s foreign trade rebounded strongly in March after a weaker performance the month before, though exports could come under pressure later in the year as demand fluctuates. Exports rose 2.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in March, according to data issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in early May. Total outbound shipments…
Some 20 years after the Asian financial crisis brought many Southeast Asian nations to their knees, business sentiment is buoyant in a region that now functions as one of the primary engines of global growth, according to the results of our inaugural Business Barometer: OBG in ASEAN CEO Survey. Around 84% of executives surveyed across six ASEAN states – Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines,…
Business Barometer: OBG in ASEAN CEO Survey Copyright (c). All rights reserved. This survey has been designed to assess business sentiment amongst business leaders (Chief Executives orequivalent) and their outlook for the next 12 months. Unlike many surveys, the OBG Business Barometer is conducted by OBG staff on a face-to-face basis, across the full range of industries, company sizes and…
Projects to expand refining capacity coupled with rising demand for downstream hydrocarbons products are attracting increased investment in Malaysia’s petrochemicals industry, while recovering oil prices are driving increased upstream expenditure. In late March Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, Petronas, and Saudi Aramco announced the creation of two joint ventures for the Refinery and…
The 3rd Annual Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition has been evolved as BIGIT DIVERSE 2018. As the world are competing to digitalize their business, marketing and customer experience is one of the heavily impacted part of this inevitable evolution where it is needed to be kept under our fingertips by continuously updating on the latest updates and innovation. BIGIT DIVERSE 2018 will involve…
The central bank of Malaysia has outlined a plan to strengthen the residential property market and improve access to affordable housing, as persistent oversupply and high prices continue to weigh on sector growth. In mid-February Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) set out its strategy to help bolster the real estate market, highlighting a range of potential administrative, educational and policy solutions. Central…
