Higher gold hoard, government deposits GIR hits record $85.5 B in July Saturday, August 6, 2016 – The steady increase in the central bank’s gold holdings, as well as deposits by the national government, helped the country’s foreign exchange buffer hit a record level of $85.49 billion in July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) […]
Read MoreMalaysia: Malaysian palm oil price gains on improved rival oils, weaker ringgit Thursday, 28 July 2016 – Malaysian palm oil futures notched up a second day of gains, tracking rival soyoil, while a weaker ringgit also helped to prop up prices. Benchmark palm oil futures for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose […]
Read MoreMalaysia: Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch thursday July 28 Thursday, 28 July 2016 – The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday July 28. FUNDAMENTALS* Malaysian palm oil futures notched up a second day of gains, tracking rival soyoil, while a weaker ringgit […]
Read MoreLaos: Govt announces a halt on fuel tariff exemptions Fri, 05 August, 2016 – The government made an official announcement in Vientiane on Thursday to completely halt fuel tariff exemptions in a move to close loopholes in illegal oil imports. The move is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that fuel importation is in […]
Read MoreLaos: Laos, China want better synergy in development Fri, 05 August, 2016 – Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos’ Eighth five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) with China’s 13th five year NSEDP. The willingness to make the […]
Read MoreLaos: China, Laos pledge to further promote cooperation in economy, trade Fri, 05 August, 2016 – China and Laos on Thursday vowed to promote all-round mutually beneficial cooperation as this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties. The pledge came as Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith met with visiting Chinese […]
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