TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Garuda Travel Fair is set to indulge travel goers hunting for ticket bargains. The annual event that will be held on April 6-8 at the Jakarta Convention Center will offer a happy hour program with 80 percent discount. “The happy hour program will be valid from 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00,” said Garuda Marketing and Information Technology Director Nina Sulistyowati in […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Inflation in March likely hit 3.8-4.6 percent using 2012 as base year, the central bank said on Wednesday, as increased electricity rates and upswing in fuel prices probably pushed up prices of key consumer items for the month. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ Department of Economic Research said its inflation forecast for […]
Read MoreBANGKOK: Thailand will impose rules on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) from April to bolster investor protection, the military-run nation’s Securities and Exchange Commission said. The regulations are set to be enforced in about three weeks, and Thailand is able to move comparatively quickly on tightening oversight in part because a military administration is […]
Read MoreThailand is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) this year, a newly formed bloc of 11 Pacific Rim nations excluding the US, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. Speaking after a discussion with high-ranking officials of the Commerce Ministry yesterday, Mr Somkid ordered the ministry to speed up analysis of the […]
Read MoreMyanmar’s initial phase of economic liberalisation led to an impressive growth takeoff and poverty reduction. But now, a second wave of reforms is needed to continue the strong momentum, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report for Myanmar. The IMF Article IV report released March 28 found that the growth take-off has been […]
Read MoreThe Commerce Ministry is set to exercise the Trade Competition Act if there are complaints from affected parties that Big C’s mobile grocery stores represent unfair trade, says Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong. But Big C Supercenter reiterated in a statement Wednesday that the Mini Big C mobile grocery store is just one prototype that the company has developed […]
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