(MENAFN) Lao and Thai officials were unveiled to be set to hold talks aimed at discovering ways to increase their joint trade value. The officials from both countries will conduct a high-level trade meeting from Tuesday until Thursday in the Lao capital Vientiane. Vientiane Times reported the officials to be seeking measuring to boost bilateral […]
Read MorePeople receiving parcels and packages by DHL in Vietnam or Malaysia can soon start feeling less guilty about the carbon footprint generated by motorised door-to-door delivery services. As part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s (DPDHLs) commitment to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by the year 2050, DHL eCommerce has rolled out a fleet […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence rose to its highest level in 64 months in August, driven by the growing economy and higher prices for many farm products such as fruits, corn and tapioca. According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the consumer confidence index in August rose to 83.2 from […]
Read MoreCONFIDENCE in the manufacturing sector as a growth driver has risen, with Singapore’s overall economic prospects on track for previous forecasts, according to the latest survey of private-sector economists, which was released on Wednesday. But a growing number of watchers have flagged external growth as a factor that could affect the economy, although whether it […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Current legal regulations are hindering state-owned banks to attract foreign investors to their private placement though the measure is considered effectively to help the banks meet its urgent need for capital increase under the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s regulation on Basel II standards. State-owned banks, such as Vietcombank and BIDV, have so […]
Read MoreBank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has said the rupiah, which was quoted at Rp 14,954 per US dollar on Tuesday, is away from its fundamental value. “It is true that the rupiah exchange rate depends on market sentiments. Based on its fundamental calculation, the currency is not weakening,” Perry said at the House of Representatives in […]
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