MANILA, Philippines – Exporters are calling on both the public and private sector to implement reforms necessary to help boost exports as they set their sights on achieving an ambitious $100-billion revenue target over the medium term. Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said there is a need for sustained efforts on […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is set to pursue an agreement with Singapore as part of efforts to open up the banking industry aimed at greater financial integration and economic development among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said the Philippines has already entered […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines – Exporters are calling on both the public and private sector to implement reforms necessary to help boost exports as they set their sights on achieving an ambitious $100-billion revenue target over the medium term. Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said there is a need for sustained efforts on […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman (Kadin), Rosan Roeslani, explained the reason behind the downfall of Seven Eleven in Indonesia, which can be traced to their business model that isn’t compatible with Indonesia’s current condition. She said that there are two contributing factors; thin margins and low sales volume. “A person […]
Read MoreThe World Bank Group (WBG) and Myanmar government have agreed to a two-year extension of the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with up to US$1.2 billion in financing, according to a press statement from the World Bank on June 23, 2017. The focus would be on rural growth, social services, health care and job creation. Over […]
Read MoreAlthough private investment remains relatively low, the private sector has seen clearer signs of improving purchasing power this month. Sanan Angubolkul, vice-president of the Thai Board of Trade, said yesterday the latest economic data from the Thai Chamber of Commerce showed a spending recovery in all regions since early June, boosted by rebounding farm products, […]
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