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Money • Sep 03, 2021 • 1 min read
Economy

Porsche to open Malaysia factory, first outside Europe

German luxury carmaker Porsche will open its first factory outside Europe in Malaysia next year to meet strong demands in the Southeast Asian country
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 03, 2021

Money • Sep 01, 2021 • 2 min read
Corruption

Singapore PM awarded $275,000 in defamation damages

Singapore's prime minister was awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars in damages after winning defamation suits
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 01, 2021

Money • Aug 30, 2021 • 10 min read
Covid-19

Amid virus outbreak, Ho Chi Minh’s taxi drivers serve on the front lines

Ho Chi Minh City's traditional taxi firms have taken a hit with intense competition from Grab in recent years. But with ride-hailing apps suspended amid a spiralling Covid outbreak, a return of business for drivers comes with risks as they become front line workers
By Madeleine List • Aug 30, 2021

Money • Aug 23, 2021 • 2 min read
Corruption

Indonesian ex-minister jailed for 12 years in virus graft case

Indonesia's ex-social affairs minister, Juliari Batubara jailed for 12 years after being convicted of taking $1.2 million in bribes linked to food aid for poor families
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 23, 2021

Money • Aug 17, 2021 • 10 min read
Myanmar coup

Myanmar’s garment workers squeezed between boycotts, brands and junta

As large fashion brands begin placing garment orders once again in Myanmar, the sector's largely female workforce must balance diminished worker’s rights, threats to physical safety and post-coup political considerations with the need for a paycheque
By Kiana Duncan • Aug 17, 2021

Money • Aug 16, 2021 • 5 min read
Finance

Looking to the future, CBC is pushing Cambodia’s financial sector to new heights

Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) is working to integrate stronger data analytics mechanisms into the country’s financial sector. They believe that streamlining customer and industry data is key to mitigating risk across lending practices
By Kiana Duncan & Allegra Menedelson • Aug 16, 2021

Money • Aug 05, 2021 • 2 min read
Indonesia economy

Indonesian economy grows for first time in five quarters

Indonesia's economy bounced back in the second quarter to post its first growth in more than a year, but analysts warned the recovery might be short-lived as Covid-19 surges
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 05, 2021