ASEAN BUSINESS
Race to become Asia’s top entertainment hub; Thai PM Srettha seeks closer ties with EU
This week in Asean:
- Vietnam: US$12 billion fraud trial against property queen Truong My Lan begins
- Malaysia: WTO backs EU in deforestation case against Malaysia
- Indonesia: February inflation rises to 2.75% on soaring rice prices
- Philippines: Push for companies to fund US$43 billion infrastructure projects resumes
Dear BT reader,
Pop icon Taylor Swift is in town this week but while her fans are on an adrenaline rush, certain South-east Asian countries are peeved over Singapore’s exclusive deal with the American pop star.
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