Japan to Pledge Support for Road-Construction in Africa
Japan’s Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida, will pledge the country’s support for building a key road connecting four African countries when he joins an international conference on African development.
China is Pressing for Vast Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement
China is pushing for a significant Asia-Pacific free trade agreement, as a rival US-led deal that excludes the country is yet to reach an agreement.
Singapore Announce New Nuclear Technology Programme
Singapore is to ramp up its nuclear technology expertise with the announcement of a new programme.
China’s Demand for Gold to Rise
China’s demand for gold is set to rise by about 20 per cent over the next few years. The announcement comes as China becomes the world’s largest gold-consuming nation.
Asia Construction Outlook 2014 Released
Published twice a year, Asia Construction Outlook provides a regular review of, and forecast for, the construction markets in Asia.
Singapore Airlines to Sponsor Formula One Grand Prix
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a deal to sponsor Singapore’s Formula One grand prix race this year in a move to promote its brand among the global TV audience that follows racing.
CapitaLand Launches Voluntary Conditional Cash Offer with a View to Delist CapitaMalls Asia
Sound Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand), has launched a voluntary conditional cash offer (Offer) of approximately S$3.06 billion for CapitaMalls Asia Limited (CMA) with a view to delist CMA.
Plans to Build a “Chinese-Controlled Economic Zone” in Kenya
A 100-strong coalition of Chinese investors plan to build a “Chinese-controlled economic zone” in Kenya, made up of skyscrapers and luxury residences.
