southeast asia

Malaysia and India ink free trade pact

Newsvine - business  Thu, 02/17/2011 - 23:52

India and Malaysia signed a free trade agreement Friday, the second this week for Southeast Asia's third-largest economy as it seeks to deepen its economic ties in the region.


 

Malaysia's Maxis debuts at 9.2 percent above IPO

Newsvine - business  Wed, 11/18/2009 - 23:47

Shares of Malaysia's top mobile phone company Maxis Berhad jumped 9.2 percent on their return to the bourse Thursday following the biggest share sale ever in Southeast Asia.


 

Singapore's SingTel 2Q profit rises 7.7 percent

Newsvine - business  Wed, 08/12/2009 - 23:30

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., the largest telephone company in Southeast Asia, said its profit rose 7.7 percent in the April-June period as a growing subscriber base aided income.


 

South Korea calls for enhanced ties with ASEAN

Newsvine - business  Sun, 05/31/2009 - 11:49

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called Sunday for closer business and cultural ties with Southeast Asia to create a common economic community that is a leader in green growth.


 

Thai PM says country getting 'back to business'

Newsvine - business  Sat, 05/16/2009 - 08:23

Thailand's prime minister said his country is getting "back to business" after months of political and economic turmoil that has felled Southeast Asia's second-biggest economy.