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Thailand: Strong baht to depress 2018 exports

Thailand’s rice exports are expected to ease this year from an expected record high of 11.2-11.3 million tonnes in 2017 because of rising global demand and the competitiveness of the local grain, says the Thai Rice Exporters Association. President Charoen Laothammatas said the association forecast Thailand’s rice exports to dip to 9.5 million tonnes this […]

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Philippines ready vs potential shocks — BSP

MANILA, Philippines — Monetary authorities in the country are ready to face potential shocks this year as they continue to lay down foundations for sustained economic growth, the central bank chief said yesterday. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr., in his speech during the joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Manila, Makati […]

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Malaysia: November exports at all time high of RM83.5b

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose to an all-time high of RM83.50bil in November 2017, up 14.4% from a year ago – and exceeding economists’ expectations of a 14.5% growth, with manufactured goods underpinning the growth while exports to China remained resilient. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry announced on Friday the RM83.5bil  in exports was […]

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Myanmar: UMFCCI members push for lower tax rates

BUSINESSES at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have urged Nay Pyi Taw to lower the tax rate, while the Internal Revenue Department said the tax rate has been lowered on an annual basis. Businesses collectively asked the tax rate to be reduced during the Chief Financial Officer conference (CFO […]

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