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Vietnam: PM is ready to dialogue, remove difficulties for investors

The Hanoitimes – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is ready to dialogue, remove difficulties for investors in the production process, business. The PM hosts receptions for domestic and foreign businessmen and investors attending a forum on developing international markets for vegetables and fruits, logistics system for agricultural and rural areas and investment promotion meeting Dong Thap […]

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Thailand: Cashback model spreads online

Earning back a percentage of money spent online is the new incentive in retail e-commerce as more players try to apply the cashback model. At least four players — Shopback, mycashback.co, dealcha and Upcashback — are jumping onto the cashback bandwagon. Citing research by TMB Bank, Napat Seubsai, managing director of myCashback.co, a local startup […]

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Cambodia: Commerce Minister calls for self-reliance

As Cambodia continues its impressive economic development and reaches higher stages of industrialisation and social well-being, there is an urgent need to prepare for future cutbacks in international development assistance, the Commerce Minister said on Friday. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Import-Export and One Province One Product Fair in Phnom Penh last week, […]

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Japan-based credit rater affirms Philippines’ investment grade

MANILA, Philippines — A Japan-based agency has affirmed the Philippines’ credit rating on the back of stable financial system and positive economic outlook, as well as “diminishing” risk of diplomatic ties dampening the economy under the Duterte administration. In a statement, Research & Investment (R&I) Rating Inc. on Tuesday kept the Philippines’ foreign currency issuer […]

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Thailand: BoI sending signal with EEC perks

The Board of Investment (BoI) yesterday approved the investment categories in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECI) and the Eastern Economic Corridor of Digital (EECD) that will be entitled to its promotional privileges. Secretary-general Duangjai Asawachintachit said the investment categories in the EECI are required to conform to six targeted industries designated by the […]

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Ride – hailing Firm Grab Launches Services in Cambodia

TEMPO.CO, Phnom Penh – Ride-hailing firm Grab on Tuesday said it has launched services in Cambodia, expanding its presence to an eighth country in Southeast Asia where it is the biggest rival of Uber Technologies Inc. The Singapore-headquartered firm said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport to support infrastructure development. […]

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