SINGAPORE – In the face of trade tensions between the United States and China, members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore are delaying or cancelling investment plans, looking to other markets, and adjusting supply chains. In a survey of member firms conducted in November, 68 per cent of the 179 respondents said they were […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – A recent review of the country’s legal documents showed that 265 legal documents must be reviewed, while seven laws will have to be amended to stay tuned with the CPTPP. Local authorities are expediting the reviewing and amending of the country’s laws to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific […]
Read MoreBut BSP keeps tight watch on core index MANILA, Philippines — Reprieve from rising prices is on the horizon for consumers as headline inflation – or the rate of increase in prices – slowed down to six percent in November from 6.7 percent the previous month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said yesterday. The slowdown came after a steady […]
Read MoreTHAILAND should capitalise on its position as chair of the next two Asean summits in 2019 by finishing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations in order to mitigate risks from the US-China trade war, say experts. The RCEP, led by China, is the largest proposed multilateral free trade agreement in history, involving 16 countries […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry is conducting a study on the possibility of increasing remunerations for regional heads – governors, mayors and regents – as part of a broader effort to reduce rampant corruption practices, according to a top official. “We are conducting a study. We will also report the idea to the President because he also […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Amid rising global trade tensions, Malaysia’s exports rose to a record high of RM96.4bil in October after growing at a higher-than-expected rate of 17.7% from a year ago, powered by manufactured goods, and with shipments to China picking up strongly. Adding to the positive development was the fact that the country’s trade surplus widened to the highest-ever recorded of RM16.3bil from RM15.3bil in […]
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