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Indonesia: ‘Trust me’: Jokowi cancels plan to revoke KPK law amendment
- November 1, 2019
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- Category: Daily News
No CommentsPresident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on 1 Nov 19 he would not revoke the controversial amendment to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law and would instead accelerate the establishment of a team to supervise the
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Thailand: Jurin vows long-term support for rubber farmers
- November 1, 2019
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Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit insisted that the income guarantee for rubber farmers would continue throughout the entire term of the government. He also promised to widen export markets to help farmers. “The scheme is the
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Thailand: FDI applications rise 69% y/y
- November 1, 2019
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- Category: Daily News
Amid rising US-Sino trade tensions, foreign direct investment (FDI) applications in Thailand rose 69% y/y in Jan-Sep 19 according to the Board of Investment. In the first nine months of 2019, FDI pledges totalled THB203.4bn,
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Thailand: Industry Ministry upbeat on EEC investment
- November 1, 2019
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The Industry Ministry forecasts investment flows in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to begin from 2020, largely into the 12 targeted industries after the government begins to develop five megaprojects in the corridor. There is
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Philippines: Infrastructure spending surges 54% in Sep 19
- November 1, 2019
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- Category: Daily News
Public spending on infrastructure surged by 54% in Sep 19 as state agencies fast-tracked the implementation of projects as part of their spending catch-up measures, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported on 1