The government is planning another project to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through selling products on flights, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana. The move is part of the Pracha Rat project to support the local economy, and is expected to start with the sale of products on Thai Smile flights next year, he said. […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s central bank is widely seen sticking to a neutral stance on Friday, but it may be moving closer to tightening policy as the economy continues to strengthen. All but one of the 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which uses the exchange rate rather than interest rates as […]
Read MoreHCM CITY — HCM City called for investment in 116 socialised projects, 11 national-scale projects and six other projects in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area at an investment promotion conference on Wednesday. Of the 116 projects, 64 are related to transport infrastructure, five to urban technical infrastructure, seven to flood reduction, three to agriculture, one to […]
Read MoreLABOUR market pressure in Singapore has eased over the past year thanks to a narrower skills gap, according to a global skills survey by recruitment firm Hays. Singapore’s Global Skills Index score declined to 4.3 out of 10 in 2017 from 4.7 in 2016 and 2015, suggesting that companies in the country are having an […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Exports extended their growth trajectory for the ninth consecutive month in August, driven by double-digit growth in shipments to ASEAN, EU and other Asian trade partners, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said yesterday. In its report on the country’s trade balance, PSA said exports rose 9.3 percent to $5.51 billion during the […]
Read MoreTHE Financial Intelligence Unit, Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (FIU, AMBD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit, National Bank of Cambodia (CAFIU) in Bandar Seri Begawan recently. Under the MoU, both agencies agree to cooperate in the exchange of financial intelligence that may assist in the investigation and prosecution of […]
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