LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – An Indonesian terror suspect was among the 15 suspected terrorists killed in the latest operation launched by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in…
BASILAN, Philippines – Two children, aged 2 and 5, reportedly died while three others are seriously injured in an explosion that rocked the village of Danapah in Albarka, Basilan, south…
THAILAND – D8ii Ltd., also known as D8, a digital consultancy, technology, research and innovation solutions company based in Thailand is boosting its reach to Bangkok businesses as a strategic…
Ant Financial, the financial arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is further expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of American money transfer firm MoneyGram for nearly US$900 million. The…
SINGAPORE — As Asia and the world prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year, CropLife Asia encouraged those ringing in the ‘Year of the Rooster’ to remember the smallholder farmers…
HONG KONG — AAG Energy Holdings Limited (HKEX stock code: 2686) is pleased to announce its operation update for the 4th quarter of 2016. AAG Energy CEO & President, Jing…
Awards categories include renewed focus on data & technology and brand experience LONDON — The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has today announced that entries to the prestigious Lions…
In line with plans to anchor its presence in the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Frasers Hospitality Group, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, will be launching Fraser Suites Kuningan…
HONG KONG — Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Limited (“Luk Hing Entertainment” or the “Group”; stock code: 8052), a premium clubbing and entertainment business operator based in Macau primarily engaged…
The following listed companies in the Philippines made announcements before the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) opened Tuesday that could affect the trading of their shares: STI Education Systems Holdings (PSE:STI)…
The following listed companies in Singapore made announcements before the Singapore Exchange (SGX) opened Tuesday that could affect the trading of their shares: Ascott Residence Trust (SGX:A68U) announced that Unitholder’s…
Promote IPX direct-connection in Asia-Pacific HONG KONG — China Unicom Global Limited (CUG) signed the IPX direct-connection bilateral Agreement with PCCW Global Limited (PCCW Global), Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC)…
HONG KONG — Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited (“Hua Hong Semiconductor” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1347.HK), a global leading pure-play 200mm foundry, today announced…
Cambodia’s Economy and Finance Ministry officials said the country’s economic growth could hit 7% this year, the same growth rate that Cambodia achieved last year. A ministry report showed that…
After months of investigating, Samsung Electronics finally found the root cause of fires in some of its flagship Galaxy Note 7s. In a press conference in Seoul, Samsung said battery…
MYANMAR – First Private Bank (FPB), the oldest bank in Myanmar, officially becomes the fourth company listed on the Yangon Stock exchange on 20 January. FPB, also the second listed…
JAPAN – Japan Tobacco Inc (TSE:2914) released preliminary cigarette sales report that showed domestic cigarette sales in Japan last year dropped 2.8% to 106.2 billion cigarettes. For the month of…
HONG KONG — Sino Harbour Holdings Group Limited (“Sino Harbour” or the “Group”) (Stock code: 1663) is pleased to announce that it has set up a new subsidiary Guangxi Gangrun…
PHILIPPINES – Listed property giant Megaworld Corporation (PSE:MEG) is set to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement for the shelf registration of up to P30-billion worth…
PHILIPPINES – Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI; PSE:MAXS) ushers in the New Year with the appointment of Ariel Fermin as Chief Operating Officer of Max’s Restaurant, Max’s Corner Bakery and Krispy…
