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Vietnam: Domestic, foreign firms eye online retail sector

HCM CITY — Online retail is expected to continue increasing, as domestic and foreign retail companies are planning to invest heavily in this field. A study conducted by Nielsen, a market research and global information company, showed that Vietnam is one of the world’s most dynamic countries in hi-tech application and use, including online shopping. […]

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Thailand plans to sign electricity accord with Laos and Malaysia

THAILAND is preparing to sign a tripartite electricity-trading agreement with two neighbouring countries at the upcoming Asean Ministers of Energy Meeting. Energy Ministry permanent secretary Areepong Bhoocha-Oom said the agreement would pave the way for the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia electricity deal, enabling the Asean Power Grid to materialise. “The agreement will be for the sale and purchase […]

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Philippines: BOP reverts to deficit in May

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s balance of payments (BOP) position reverted back to a deficit in May amid the continued outflow of funds and strong imports, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported yesterday. BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said the Philippines booked a BOP deficit of $59 million in May, reversing the $241 million […]

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Malaysia: CPO hits 2-week high despite slowing exports forecast

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in two weeks on Monday in a fourth consecutive session of gains, tracking other edible oils and on forecasts of lower end-stocks in Indonesia. The benchmark palm oil contract for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 0.2 percent to 2,488 ringgit ($581.85) a tonne at the close […]

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Thailand: State upbeat on meeting export target

The Commerce Ministry is maintaining its 2017 export growth target of 5% amid gripes from some quarters in export sector about the stronger baht. Commerce Vice-Minister Winichai Chaemchaeng said that while the baht continued to rise further against the US dollar, the strengthening of the currency has so far had minimal impact on total Thai […]

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