Investors remain optimistic over US stimulus, however, while oil rises amid expectations of surging demand

Move is aimed at expanding market to Africa and the Middle East, says minister

Collaboration with Japanese company to facilitate exploration of ammonia, hydrogen as alternative energy sources

It falls more than 9% in 2020

Decline shows slower labour demand from resurgence of Covid-19 cases, ensuing lockdown, says chief statistician

Net profit plunges 66% in 2020 to just over US$4.0 bil

Strong pent-up demand translates into immediate pick-up in domestic travel after restrictions eased in Dec

Index gains 0.40%, or 117.43 points, to close at 29,505.93

Fall dragged down by sales of motor vehicles, which slipped 9.4%, says Statistics Dept

Chowbotics is the creator of a boxy machine it calls ‘Sally’ that can make and dispense fresh meals

Volume index also increases, declines observed in persons engaged, salaries paid

Reciprocal Green Lane between neighbours set to encourage collaborations in Asian business events industry

Operating profit surges 88.3% on-year to 150 billion won in final three months of 2020, the highest for any quarter