A global electronics boom propelled Singapore’s export growth to a seven-year high last year – but an underwhelming showing last month hinted that this pace will be tough to sustain. While trade demand is set to remain robust, exports are expected to grow at a more sedate pace this year, economists said. December trade data […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines seeks to deepen its economic ties with Turkey, Hungary and Czech Republic by holding separate inaugural Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meetings this year. Trade Undersecretary Ceferiono Rodolfo said an inaugural JEC meeting with Turkey is targeted by the first week of February, while those with Hungary and Czech Republic are […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: The rise in the ringgit against the Singdollar has sent demand for the Malaysian currency plunging at some money changers in Singapore. Mohamed Rafeeq, the owner of Clifford Gems and Money Exchange at Raffles City mall, told The Straits Times that sales of the ringgit are down about 30 per cent from three months […]
Read MoreExports may grow by as much as 7.9% this year if Chinese demand continues, the economies of developed trading partners persist on their recovery path and Thailand succeeds in tapping new markets, says the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Aat Pisanwanich, the director of the UTCC Centre for International Trade Studies, said […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – JD.com, Chinese second largest online retailer behind Alibaba, has made an investment in Vietnam’s leading B2C e-commerce firm Tiki.vn, expanding its Southeast Asia business amid growing competition. JD.com didn’t disclose the size of the investment but said that it would become one of the largest shareholders in Tiki after this deal, according to […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) – The total labour force in November last year was 14.57 million people compared to 14.58 million in the previous month, according to a Statistics Department statement yesterday. The labour force participation rate in November last year fell 0.1 per cent to 67.9 per cent as compared to the previous month. Unemployment […]
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