Myanmar and China are on the cusp of signing a framework agreement on the development of Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rakhine State, U Than Myint, Minister of Commerce and chair of the Myanmar SEZ Central Committee, told The Myanmar Times. The agreement, which is expected to be signed before the end of the year, […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The credit growth target has been set at 17% this year, meaning that credit can grow an additional 6-7% in the final three months. The Vietnamese government has much room left to maneuver its monetary policy from now to the year-end to spur economic growth while putting an eye on rising inflation. Official […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Private economists expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to continue with its tightening episode as the 150-basis-point rate hike is not enough to curb rising inflationary expectations. Benjamin Shatil, regional economist at J.P. Morgan, said the BSP’s Monetary Board is expected to further raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in the […]
Read MoreDevelopment and investment opportunities in Laos and the region along with the nation’s exciting potential have been showcased at the Boao Forum held in Vientiane from September 28-29. The synergies between the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Southeast Asian region’s development strategy, especially significant development in Laos as a link between Asean […]
Read MoreSear Rithy, CEO of the Worldbridge Group, sits down with Khmer Times May Kunmakara to discuss the economic situation as well as current trends in the real estate and construction sectors. Mr Rithy stressed that the business community wants, above all, peace and political stability in the country. Khmer Times: Based on your experience, how […]
Read MoreThe Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry is set to deliver an integrated e-marketplace platform by October as a tool to promote e-commerce activities nationwide. The move will enable people to easily access a digital marketplace through the government’s national broadband network for villages, or “Net Pracharat” project. The DE Ministry plans to sign a […]
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