Johor-Singapore SEZ: ‘Build-as-they-invest’ model prudent but businesses raise concerns over infrastructure delays, red tape
[Channel NewsAsia] - 01/7/2025
Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has told reporters that infrastructure for the special economic zone in Johor will be developed on a “project-by-project” basis, while Malaysia would fund infrastructure and Singapore is to finance investment facilitation. Analysts say such a split (…)
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Man who verbally abused ICA officers, used another person's passport gets jail and fine
El Sayed Aladdin became verbally abusive after ICA officers at Changi Airport found several prohibited items in his (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 21/02/2025
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[Channel NewsAsia] - 21/02/2025
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[Channel NewsAsia] - 21/02/2025
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[Channel NewsAsia] - 21/02/2025
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
The deal does not involve any agreement to give an exploration or mining licence to China, says the Cook Islands (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 22/02/2025
Hamas official says likely body of Shiri Bibas 'mistakenly mixed' with others in Gaza rubble
[Channel NewsAsia] - 21/02/2025
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He trade economic complaints in call
The top economic officials from the world's two largest economies agreed to keep up communications going forward.
[Channel NewsAsia] - 22/02/2025
