Business

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  Ginger farming provides East Java a new economic outlet

  2014-06-05

  A small group of student leaders are helping Madiun residents grow an agriculture industry.

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  Burmese migrants still coming to Phuket

  2014-02-01

  At least 60,000 workers from Burma are authorised for employment on the Thai resort island, a local labour broker says.

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  Yudhoyono encourages Indonesian entrepreneurial spirit

  2014-01-30

  Thanks to entrepreneurs, Indonesia's middle class will more than double in the next few years, the president says.

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  Pattani Jaya: "City of Peace" rises in Thai Deep South

  2013-12-31

  Many are hopeful the project will bring jobs, stability and peace to the insurgency-torn region.

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  Saudi Arabian labour law forces Indonesian workers home

  2013-12-14

  Indonesia commits to bringing home expatriates who overstayed their work visas in Saudi Arabia.

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  Product fair promotes friendship, networking among Thai Muslims

  2013-12-07

  Muslim groups from the Deep South and other parts of Thailand showcase a range of products at OTOP fair.

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  Brisk business in Betong as clothes market bustles

  2013-12-03

  Markets in the peaceful district are doing brisk business selling fur-lined jackets, sweaters, thick blankets and other cold-weather gear in the tropical region.

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  With souvenirs available at home, Indonesian haj pilgrims travel light

  2013-11-23

  Tanah Abang Market in Jakarta is a prime source of haj souvenirs from Saudi Arabia.

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  In Indonesia, hijab fashion grabs the spotlight

  2013-11-12

  Can Indonesia's hijab fashion sector penetrate the international fashion scene – even cross over to the non-Muslim world?

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  Jewellery-making opens opportunities for youth in West Java

  2013-10-16

  Youth are hoping the current fashion trend will bring some opportunities for small businesses in jewellery-making.

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  Fashion magazines mix faith with beauty advice

  2013-08-12

  Magazines targeting young Muslim women have been very popular in Indonesia for the last few years, riding the growth of the Muslim fashion industry.

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  Phuket expo highlights growing demand for halal products

  2013-07-08

  From steamed pizza to spa experiences, the annual exposition offered plenty of halal options and demonstrated Thailand's vigorous presence in the global halal market.

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  Malaysians may see cheaper cars within five years

  2013-07-01

  The government says it will follow through on a pledge of trimming car prices, which is expected to inject fresh momentum into the economy and create more employment opportunities for the local people.

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  Lack of skilled workers a challenge for Indonesia

  2013-06-25

  Opportunities abound but worker skills are lagging behind, according to officials.

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  Growing Internet penetration paves the way for e-commerce

  2013-06-10

  Indonesia is aiming to bring provinces beyond Java and Bali online at a brisk rate.

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  Entrepreneurial training spawns opportunity for Pacitan women

  2013-03-07

  The programme helps people, mostly women, to improve their skills in businesses and boost their livelihood.

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  Traditional Indonesian textiles go global

  2013-02-25

  Move over, batik! Other textile traditions are finding a spot on the international stage, thanks to designers who take pride in their national culture(s).

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  Youth group helps cocoa farmers in Indonesia

  2013-02-11

  Starting with cocoa collection, the group improves life in many communities.

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  Malaysia's minimum wage hike brings cheers in South Asia

  2013-01-29

  Kuala Lumpur's new policy, part of an ambitious plan to transform Malaysia into a high-income country, also brings benefits to foreign workers from Nepal and other countries.

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  Muslim fashions light up Jakarta Fashion Week

  2012-12-03

  Some fans of the sector say Indonesia could reach its goal of becoming fashion king of the Muslim world well before the government-set goal of 2020.

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  Flyer stokes tensions over treatment of maids in Malaysia

  2012-11-19

  A controversial flyer in Kuala Lumpur highlights the issue of Indonesian migrant workers' rights in Malaysia.

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  Migrant workers gladly say goodbye to Selapajang Terminal

  2012-11-07

  Indonesians call them "foreign exchange heroes" because of the remittances they bring home. For years, however, migrant workers have faced excruciating delays and price-gouging at a specially designated terminal.

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  Friday trade in Thai Deep South returning to normal

  2012-10-23

  Vendors say they cannot afford to miss work, despite threats from insurgents making dubious claims about the requirements of Islam.

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  Muslim entrepreneurs the focus at Jakarta event

  2012-10-13

  An annual fair co-sponsored by the OIC provides Muslim artisans, designers and small business owners with an opportunity to showcase their products.

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  Islam doesn't forbid Friday work, cleric says

  2012-10-04

  According to religious leaders and locals, there is nothing in the Qur'an that says Muslims can't work on Fridays, as insurgents claim.

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  No licence? No nightclub

  2012-09-21

  Club owners in Kuala Lumpur feel the pain of operating outside the law, as city officials inspect area nightspots for licencing and safety compliance.

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  'Uncle Sitt' returns to his roots

  2012-09-05

  A former electrical engineer is winning accolades for his mastery of organic farming techniques in his native Sateng Nok District, Yala Province

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  Ramadan offers seasonal work for students, entrepreneurs

  2012-08-08

  Ironically, the fasting month is a time of festive food offerings. Students, housewives, and city officials see economic opportunity in the seasonal markets.

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  ASEAN's Surin: Language education key to Muslim success

  2012-07-19

  Language skills will be vital to success when the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) takes off in 2015, says the secretary-general of ASEAN, Surin Pitsuwan.

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  Prawn farming takes off in peaceful Betong

  2012-07-05

  Efforts to jumpstart local aquaculture are paying off for residents in an area relatively unscathed by insurgent violence.

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  Transvestites in Indonesia seek God in daily life

  2012-01-30

  Transvestites find safety and freedom to practice their faith in a Qur'an study group in Yogyakarta.