Australia approves India-backed Adani mine despite fears for reef
SYDNEY: Australia yesterday approved a controversial Indian-backed project to build one of the world’s biggest coal mines despite conservationists’ fears…
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Brookfield’s US$6.6 billion Asciano bid hits snag
SYDNEY: Canada’s Brookfield Infrastructure Partners’ planned US$6.6 billion purchase of Australian ports and rail operator Asciano hit a snag yesterday…
TPP to impact pharmaceutical sector
KUCHING: The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) could boost long term prospects in Malaysia’s pharmaceutical sector, but local businesses remain…
Downstream industries to enhance agriculture sector in Sarawak
KUCHING: The development of downstream industries especially food processing in Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) will create higher value…
Sheda calls for measures to counter external slowdown
KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) hopes for pre-emptive measures in the coming Budget 2016 to counter…
Malaysia to continue leading growth among Asean countries — Research
KUCHING: Macquarie Equities Research believes Malaysia is still seeing growth this year with the Trans pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) being…
Etihad signs US$700 million collaboration with IBM to transform global operations
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and IBM on Tuesday announced a 10-year technology services agreement worth approximately US$700 million which will…
Singapore, China agree on new initiatives to boost renminbi
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China have agreed on new initiatives to further promote the international use of the renminbi through Singapore.…