KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s small business sector experienced positive business conditions in 2018 and confidence in business and economic growth is at its highest point since 2012, according to new survey data released today by CPA Australia. The findings from CPA Australia‘s 10th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey follow extensive surveying of over 3,600 small business operators in Malaysia, Vietnam, […]
Read MoreCambodia’s economic outlook remains robust in the near-term despite the country set to face bigger external risks and potentially lose trade privileges to its main markets, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has told the finance minister. An IMF team visited Phnom Penh earlier this month and met with Minister of Economy and Finance Aun […]
Read MoreNEW TECHNOLOGIES, political uncertainty and capability challenges are just some of the big challenges facing infrastructure owners, investors, operators and planners over the rest of this year, according to KPMG International’s latest edition of “Emerging Trend” – an annual forecast of the top trends influencing the infrastructure sector this year. “This will be the year […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Commerce (MOC) is drafting new trade laws to safeguard local producers while promoting exports of domestically-produced goods, Minister of Commerce U Than Myint said. Due to the lack of investments and technology, Myanmar producers face stiff competition from their regional peers, who are able to manufacture at faster speeds and lower costs […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Both domestic and foreign investors putting money in Vietnam’s priority fields or projects using cutting-edge and environmentally-friendly technologies should receive the same preferential treatments. Fair treatment among investors regardless of their nationality would ensure long-term attractiveness and sustainability of Vietnam’s business environment, according to economist Pham Chi Lan. Vietnam is expected to draft […]
Read MoreWITH the rise of data analytics and automation, the next three to five years may see a third of job roles in Singapore’s finance industry performed by fewer workers, potentially reducing overall demand for workers in specific job roles. That’s according to fresh findings on the impact of data analytics and automation on the future […]
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