Asia & Pacific Rim - 16 May 2014

Malaysia’s Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad announces rise in per-tax profit in 1Q14

Friday 16 May 2014 15:30

‘Solid PBT earnings’ in CMSB’s cement, construction and road maintenance, and property development operations helped drive a 21% increase in pre-tax profit in 1Q14.

11% growth in Pakistan’s construction sector

Friday 16 May 2014 11:00

Pakistan’s construction sector saw 11.31% y/y growth in the current fiscal year on the back of increased government spending, while the country’s GDP rose by 4.14%.