As global demand for energy increases, coal is experiencing a comeback and Indonesia is poised to reap many of the benefits as coal production is expected to exceed 215m tonnes this year, up 11% on...
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Economic Update | Coal Boom
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Islamic Banking Boom
22 Jul 2010
Asian Finance Bank (AFB), the latest Islamic bank in Malaysia, opened last week. Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced the opening of the bank with a capital of $100m.
Economic Update | Mobile Sector Gears Up
22 Jul 2010
With all eyes on the still untapped potential of the Indonesian cellular market, industry players have announced large-scale investments for 2008.
Economic Update | Strong Timber Demand
22 Jul 2010
Surging demand for Malaysian timber in construction and property projects abroad is fuelling higher export earnings in the sector.
Economic Update | Growing Cooperation With South Korea
22 Jul 2010
During a recent six-day visit to South Korea, Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak urged Korean businessmen to use Malaysia as a gateway to regional Asean markets and explore potential...
Economic Update | Islamic Insurance Grows
22 Jul 2010
Western insurance companies are targeting South-east Asia, particularly Malaysia, as an expansion zone for the Islamic re-insurance market.
