Obama cancels Asia trip
U.S. President Barack Obama has cancelled his trip to Asia because of the U.S. government shutdown.
SE Asia energy demand to increase by more than 80% by 2035
Southeast Asia’s energy demand will increase by more than 80 percent in the period to 2035, a rise equivalent to current demand in Japan.
Growth in developing Asia ‘slowing’ says ADB
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its outlook for developing Asia, citing slower growth in China and India.
Japan to increase sales tax
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his government will raise the rate of sales tax to eight percent from 1 April next year.
U.S. firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts to buy stake in Chinese appliance firm
U.S. investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has agreed to buy a 10 percent share in China’s biggest appliance maker Qingdao Haier.
Geodis Wilson : A Region on the Rise
Asia Outlook talks to René Bach Larsen, the cluster Managing Director of Singapore and Southeast Asia at Geodis Wilson.
Holcim Singapore : Raising the Bar in Sustainability
Holcim Singapore is one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates. It is also a leader in sustainability.
CoffeeWORKS : Best When Fresh
CoffeeWORKS is Thailand’s leading coffee shop roaster delivering to over 500 outlets throughout the country.
