While the oil and gas industry has the seen the most interest from investors, banking and financial services, telecommunications and the manufacturing industries are expected to be the focus in the years ahead as the country’s economy grows. Data from the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) shows that since 2016, the manufacturing industries […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – You can easily find a cafe in Vietnam where you can enjoy free wifi. Which coffee chain is the most successful in Vietnam? Highland Coffee Service JSC, the owner of the Highlands Coffee chain, reported revenue of over VND1.6 trillion (US$68.6 million) in 2018, up 31% from a year earlier, enabling it […]
Read MoreAs the Chinese economy grows and demand for more complex imports goes up, Asean – which has a heavy trade dependency with China – needs to begin investing in human capital and information communication and technology (ICT) infrastructure, say analysts at OCBC. They pointed to how the booms and busts of the electronics cycle in […]
Read MoreTwo key committees under the Bank of Thailand have voiced concerns that threats to financial stability are still on the rise as household debt accumulation accelerates. The country’s family debt load remains high and is set to pick up further, particularly in auto loans, according to a summary of the joint meeting of the Monetary […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rose to a high of 4.1217 against the US dollar on Thursday after US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell indicated a cut in interest rates. At 12.30pm, the ringgit was up 0.34% to 4.1230 — the highest since April 16. The Federal Reserve is preparing to cut interest rates for the […]
Read MoreLaos is falling in line with other countries by allowing tourists to apply for a visa online, aiming to bolster the number of foreign visitors. Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith and representatives of other sectors involved on Tuesday pressed buttons to initiate the e-visa service at a special ceremony […]
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