The business process outsourcing industry, the fastest growing sector in the Philippines, expects to rake in more outsourcing and offshoring accounts this year despite the economic drag caused by a...
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Economic Update | A Good Call
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Trading on Commodities
22 Jul 2010
Bursa Malaysia, the country's stock exchange, is currently the world's biggest derivatives market in the burgeoning field of crude palm oil futures.
Economic Update | Palm Reading
22 Jul 2010
As palm oil prices reached record highs last week, more stringent certification procedures for palm oil cast some doubt on the future of biofuel exports to the EU. This may be the sign of more...
Economic Update | Growing Up
22 Jul 2010
With Islamic finance among the most talked-about ventures in Brunei's portfolio, there was cause for celebration this week, as Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam released its results for 2007.
Economic Update | Advancing Construction
22 Jul 2010
Although Malaysia's construction sector is witnessing promising growth, the country is facing challenges from rising costs of materials and a heavy reliance on semi-skilled workers.
Economic Update | Neighbouring Trade
22 Jul 2010
Indonesia and Malaysia set up a committee to improve bilateral economic ties last week, as newly published figures revealed a deepening trade deficit in favour of northern neighbour Malaysia.