Myanmar
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi becomes first foreign lender in decades to open Myanmar branch
Japan's Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd (BTMU) has invested $100 million to become the first foreign lender in decades to open a branch in Myanmar on Wednesday, said Chief Executive Officer Go Watanabe.
China offers ASEAN friendship, loans as South China Sea tension bubbles
China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang proposed a friendship treaty with Southeast Asian countries and offered $20 billion in loans on Thursday but held firm on the line that Beijing will only settle South China Sea disputes directly with other claimants.
Singapore's Yoma to pick up $11.1M stake in Myanmar's consumer goods firm
Singapore-listed investment holding company Yoma Strategic Holdings agreed to pick up a 30% stake in Myanmar-based consumer goods firm Asia Beverages Co in a deal valued at $11.1 million (S$14.2 million).
Asia will weather effect of Fed Tapering - ADB President
Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao expressed his confidence about Asia's economy should US Federal Reserve proceed with its plans to reduce its quantitative easing program.
