Philippines: Government mining revenues further decline in May Saturday, August 6, 2016 – Mining revenues of the government suffered a fifth straight month of decline last May. Excise taxes from mining and mineral products dropped 12.44 percent to P96.15 million in May, data from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) showed. That was the slowest […]
Read MorePhilippines: Inflation steadies at 1.9% in July Saturday, August 6, 2016 – Consumer prices remained stable with inflation falling below two percent in July due to a productive economy, low oil prices and adequate domestic liquidity. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said inflation was steady at 1.9 percent in July, the same […]
Read MoreHigher 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 […]
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