Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong announced in his annual National Day address in 2013 that the Singaporean government will be relocating its existing port operations to a new location in Tuas by 2027. This relocation is expected to free up land in Tanjong Pagar where the current port is located.
The 10 member states of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) are strengthening their cooperation and strategies to counter the continuous rise of radicalisation and violent extremism in the region, which may lead to terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
Situated close to the equator, the Southeast Asian region is well known for its rich biodiversity and natural tourist attractions. Every year, thousands of holidaymakers from all around the world travel to this region searching for a vacation experience that could get them through another year at work. In recent years, tourist arrivals within the region have increased steadily.
Southeast Asia is known for its vast rainforests which constitute about almost 20 percent of forest cover with the richest biodiversity in the world. What the region is also known for is its alarming rate of deforestation. The region has the highest rate of deforestation of any major tropical region followed by Latin America and Africa.
Sandy white beach, clear blue skies, exotic architecture, colourful language and culture, warm and hospitable people, as well as spices that would introduce you to a wide range of flavours you never would have experienced anywhere else on this planet – what is not to love about Southeast Asia?
Rail connection projects that are currently taking place in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries are expected to be a major boon and catalyst for the region’s economic growth in the coming years. Infrastructure development is vital for developing economies as it promotes and sustains economic growth.
Situated strategically in the heart of Asia, the Southeast Asia region boasts an abundant and diversified supply of fossil fuels and renewable energy. In any country, having the ability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial in improving living standards and unlocking the economic potential of any nation.
Giant companies such as Apple, Amazon, Disney, Google, Harley Davidson and Hewlett-Packard started out in their garages. Hey, you got to start somewhere. However, the entrepreneurial landscape has changed tremendously in the age of information.
All 10 of the ASEAN member states have officially started to ban the usage of single-use plastics in an effort to move towards addressing the pollution issues caused by plastics and marine debris as a united front.
Southeast Asia’s medical tourism industry has experienced rampant growth in the recent years driven by quality healthcare delivery services, competitive rates and reputable medical expertise. Among the popular destinations in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) for medical tourism are Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
South Korea’s biggest cosmetics maker is revamping its products to suit Muslims and darker-skinned women in Southeast Asia as it tries to make up business lost because of political tensions with China over a missile-defence system.Amorepacific is pushing harder into Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam with a lineup that takes into account skin tones, the region’s humidity and the need for Muslim women to wash their faces five times a day before prayers.
Fifty years since its formation, all 10 of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states have seen rapid urbanisation. While the total population within Southeast Asia has reached over 640 million people in 2017, the internet penetration rate across has only reached 53 percent, which translates to 339.2 million internet users, as stated in the Digital in 2017: Southeast Asia report released by Hootsuite and We Are Social.
