Perspectives June 2013: Southeast Asia on the rise
Southeast Asian economies are thriving and starting to steal the limelight from China. Is this a short-term boom or the shape of things to come? Host Lian Pek … source
MYANMAR: Market potential for boutique hotels in Yangon
According to industry players, Myanmar’s commercial city, Yangon, should consider repurposing or refurbishing existing buildings into hotels. Many said it will … source
SINGAPORE: Investments in diamond
As investors seek alternative investments, one asset class that growing in demand, is diamonds. Transactions for the gem are rising in Asia, Central Europe and … source
INDONESIA: Ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports
Indonesian officials are scrambling to pass regulations to ease the ban on unprocessed mineral ore exports, which start this Sunday. They fear the ban would … source
“MINT” nations: A closer look at Mexico’s and Indonesia’s economies
Channel NewsAsia takes a closer look at the economies of Mexico and Indonesia, two countries of the so-called “MINT” nations which some see as the world’s … source
SINGAPORE: P&G opens largest private research facility
The world’s second-largest consumer-goods manufacturer by market capitalisation, Procter & Gamble, has opened the largest private research facility in … source
BUSINESS Interview: Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards
Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards talks about the firm’s latest ventures in Myanmar and how it intends to profit from these deals. source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: SNB CASUALTIES
Nicholas Ferres of Eastspring Investments discuss the impact of the Swiss Central Bank’s shock removal of the franc cap and its impact on risk assets. To watch … source
SINGAPORE: Demand for private cord blood banking expected to grow
Demand for private cord blood storage in Singapore will grow at around 9 per cent per year, according to consulting firm Deloitte. There are now four cord blood … source
Farmers market lies exposed: hidden camera investigation (Marketplace)
Farmers market lies exposed: hidden camera investigation. Is the produce you’re buying at the farmers market grown locally? Marketplace goes on an … source