Malaysia and Syria are likely to set up a business council in the country to encourage companies from both countries to actively participate in each other's trade and investment activities. As reported by Asia Pulse, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Syrian Export Development and Promotion Agency (EDPA) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the promotion of trade. According to data released by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), the country's bilateral trade with Syria grew more than two-fold to USD 177.64mn in 2009 from USD 67.55mn in 2000. |
Hong Kong's composite interest rate declined 3 basis points (bps) registering 0.25% in February this year. As reported by News.gov.hk, the decrease in the composite rates was due to the decline ... more
Thailand's government is likely to offer financial support for export-oriented small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the indigenous industry, resulting in an increase in volume and value ... more
Singapore's small businesses are expected to be having concerns regarding the new and diverse government incentive schemes, which were announced in the recent Budget. As reported by ... more