Consumer confidence rose for the sixth straight month in January, hitting a three-year high, driven by expectations of improved economic conditions stemming from expansion in exports and tourism. But the survey still indicates consumer concerns about the higher cost of living and the possible delay of the general elections. Thanavath Phonvichai, vice-president for research at […]
Read MoreCambodia and Indonesia agreed to cooperate to boost their tourism markets, particularly by enhancing air connectivity and by jointly managing their most iconic tourism sites. During an official visit to Indonesia last week, Prak Sokhonn, the Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, suggested both governments work together to bolster their tourism sectors and […]
Read MoreLaos and Vietnam yesterday signed 12 cooperation agreements to enhance relations and broaden cooperation between the two neighbours at their Cooperation Committee meeting in Vientiane. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and his visiting Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc co-chaired the 40th meeting of the Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee held at the Prime Minister’s Office. Mr Thongloun told […]
Read MoreThailand is the world leader for time spent on the internet and mobile internet per day, a consequence of higher social media use and the popularity of online video consumption. Thailand ranks in the top 10 for mobile social media penetration and top four for time spent on social media, according to social media management […]
Read MoreCambodia was asked to quote prices in the Chinese currency for trade with companies in China’s Guangdong province. The request was made by Guangdong’s vice-governor Ouyang Weimin, who met with Cambodian Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak last week during his official visit to China. Mr Ouyang explained that, as a matter of policy, the yuan is […]
Read MoreTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Economic analyst, Bustanul Arifin, has predicted the export volume and value of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives to continue to rise in the next 10 years. He made the statement in Jakarta on Monday to respond to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), which showed that Indonesia`s trade balance in 2017 […]
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