Monthly Archives: July 2014

Singapore companies expand presence in Tianjin

Posted on July 31, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

  Singapore and Tianjin companies signed eight agreements for collaboration at the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (SSTEC) on Wednesday (July 30), further strengthening the Republic’s position to support and leverage on Tianjin’s rapid economic growth. The deals – part of the … Continue reading →

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China, Japan and Russia zero in on Latin America

Posted on July 30, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

  The leaders of China, Russia and Japan all descended on Latin America in recent weeks, jostling with the United States to increase their influence, invest and tap into resource-rich markets. The latest arrival was Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who … Continue reading →

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South Korea unveils US$40b economic stimulus package

Posted on July 25, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

  South Korea unveiled a $40 billion stimulus package Thursday (July 24) as the finance minister warned of a risk of recession after the economy grew at its slowest rate for more than a year in the second quarter. Citing … Continue reading →

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The Indonesian government to develop industrial estates outside Java

Posted on July 24, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

    The government plans to build a large number of industrial estates outside Java within the next two decades, aiming to spread industrial growth to less developed regions and to create significant multiplier effects in Southeast Asia’s top economy. … Continue reading →

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