THE strengthening Singapore dollar suggests that the market expects further monetary tightening, yet economists are divided over whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will do so in its upcoming half-yearly policy review, with inflation in the upper half of the official forecast range but growth slowing amid global risks. At the last review in […]
Read MoreSHORTAGE OF available land in the central business district and fierce market competition have led to a slew of merger and acquistion (M&A) deals among property developers in recent years, say experts in the industry. “The Bt20.14 acquisition last month of a majority stake in Grand Canal Land Plc(GLAND) by CPN Pattaya Co Ltd, a […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore said the Philippines’ economic growth would ease further while inflation would continue to soar in 2019, if the price of oil hits $100 per barrel as the US ratchets up sanctions on Iran. In its economics and weekly strategy titled “How will Asia cope with $100 oil,” […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The deal is in line with Vingroup`s target of having 200 VinMart supermarkets and 4,000 VinMart+ convenience stores by 2020. VinCommerce, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s largest privately-run conglomerate Vingroup, has completed the acquisition of the supermarket chain Fivimart from Nhat Nam Trade Company, according to local media reports. On September 27, Aeon, a […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s fruit exports increased by 24 percent in September from the same month last year, according to the Agriculture Ministry. The ministry’s fruit and floriculture director, Sarwo Edhy, said that most export recipients were non-tropical countries, where demand had shifted toward organic fruits. “Our top fruit exports included mangoes, bananas, snake fruits, oranges, mangosteen, pineapples and rambutans,” said Sarwo on Friday as reported by kontan.co.id. At […]
Read MoreMAINBOARD-LISTED telco Singtel has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its wholly owned subsidiary Optus and its regional associates – Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel – to grow the gaming and e-sports ecosystem in South-east Asia, Australia and India. The MOU was signed at the PVP Esports Championship held from Oct 5-7. The championship, in its […]
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