BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy capped a solid performance for South-East Asia in the second quarter, growing at its fastest clip in over four years thanks to strong exports – a common denominator for many countries still struggling to boost private consumption despite ultra-low interest rates. Robust tourism and farm output also helped Thailand’s growth beat market […]
Read MoreThe country’s new automated customs system has no more teething troubles and is up and running at Yangon port, but it is not yet implemented at border points, according to logistics and shipping companies. In addition, the current data entry process remains a significant challenge for the shipping industry. In January 2017, The Myanmar Times reported that […]
Read MorePUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has reiterated its commitment to practise the 3-P pillars of sustainable palm oil industry, namely, People, Planet and Profit, to overcome various challenges in the global market, including the European Union (EU) Parliament’s resolution on palm oil and deforestation. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said Malaysia’s sustainability initiatives […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The strong economic expansion in the second quarter gives monetary authorities flexibility to keep an accommodative monetary policy stance, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said the growth rate in the second quarter promises to be sustainable despite being in the lower end of the 6.5 […]
Read MoreTHE Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) recently launched its ‘Smart Q’ pilot project system – a system that could mean lining up in long queues to apply for or renew an identification card (IC) could be a thing of the past. The ‘Smart Q’ system is a joint venture project between INRD and Rhymin & […]
Read MoreCentral Group of Companies, the country’s leading retail and property developer, will spend 17 billion baht to expand its operations in Vietnam over the next five years. Philippe Broianigo, chief executive of Central Group Vietnam, said the budget will be used to expand all businesses the group has set up there, particularly food and electronics. […]
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