SINGAPORE’S trade sector began 2019 on a weak note with non-oil domestic exports (NODX) for January sliding a worse-than-expected 10.1 per cent from a year ago as both electronic and non-electronic shipments shrank. Analysts polled by Bloomberg poll were expecting a 3.5 per cent decline, given the high base effect of January 2018 when exports […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The law signed by President Duterte which lifed the import restrictions on rice, making the food staple more affordable for Filipinos, would lead to lower inflation, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said the signing into law of the rice tariffication bill, converting quota restrictions on […]
Read MoreStartup producing water from air as a sustainable alternative to bottled water STAYING at a hotel on the Thai island of Koh Samui in 2015, Meghan Kerrigan noticed the four bottles of water she was given every day were clogging her bin with plastic. Outside her door, Chaweng beach was smothered in rubbish. It was […]
Read MoreIndonesia’s digital economy has soared over the past five years, but the government’s restrictions on investment and innovation could stifle growth, experts have warned. The country’s digital economy is projected to triple to US$100 billion by 2025, however Indonesia remains the fourth most restrictive country for digital trade out of 64 countries surveyed by the […]
Read MoreTHE government’s economics chief has voiced his concerns over a strong baht with his central bank counterpart, citing the impact on farmers and calling on him to be ready to put the brakes on further gains in the currency. Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak yesterday said the government was worried that a chain reaction would […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Chinese enterprises are forecast to shift their investment strategies by pouring more capital into building plants in Vietnam to take advantage of its integration commitments within ASEAN and other free trade deals, which will contribute to pushing up M&A activities. Experts have been upbeat about Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market this year, […]
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