THE Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April 2019 decreased by 0.1 per cent year-on-year compared to April 2018 in Brunei Darussalam, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE). Prices of Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages decreased by 0.6 per cent while Non-Food prices increased by 0.005 per cent. The […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Filipino women are pragmatic borrowers likely to close existing liabilities within five to 15 days, a recent financial study reported. International financial group Robocash conducted the study in India, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines to outline the correlation of the terms of loans and the gender of those taking them per country. The study, […]
Read MoreCYBERJAYA (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to high-end manufacturing and industrialisation by identifying strategic partners that will help make this country a preferred destination for the high-tech industry players. Communication and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said to do so, Malaysia must step up its efforts to attract research and development (R&D)-intensive foreign direct investments […]
Read MoreNew condo supply launched in Phuket this year will be the highest since 2012 with more than 6,200 units, driven by the booming tourism industry and investment from the public and private sector, according to property consultancy Colliers International Thailand. Phattarachai Taweewong, the firm’s associate director, said new Phuket condo supply and demand picked up […]
Read MoreThe National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has selected three of the Kingdom’s banks to implement a Cambodian-Thai QR code-based payment system, which could begin late this year, the NBC said. The three banks are Acleda Bank, Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia (FTB) and Cambodian Commercial Bank Ltd. Speaking during the launch of the ‘QR Code […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The downward trend in the growth rate of the leading fast-food chain stemmed from market changes, consumer’s mindset as well as the emergence of alternative segments. According to Vietnam Industry Research and Consultancy (VIRAC), a market research firm, the revenues of five leading fast-food chains in Vietnam including KFC, Lotteria, Jollibee, Pizza Hut […]
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