MANILA, Philippines — Moody’s Investors Service expects central banks in the region, including the Philippines, to continue calibrating monetary policies against the backdrop of slower economic growth in Asia Pacific. In its latest regional growth update, Moody’s senior vice president Christian de Guzman said the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the region has […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – For 2019, FDI in Vietnam is on track to hit above US$20 billion with a 4.7% year-on-year increase. Thanks to robust domestic demand and increasing FDI, Vietnam’s economy is expected to expand 6.7% and inflation to rise around 3.4% in 2019, ranking the country as one of the fastest growing economies in the […]
Read MoreRenting to foreigners is one of the few pockets of support for the local property market, which is undergoing a multiyear slowdown that began in 2015. Real estate agents noted that given the slowdown in residential property sales in recent years, any support to the market can be noticeable, especially during the rainy months of […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The 0% tariff has proven the transparency in operation of Vietnamese enterprises, as well as the accurate business information and data provided in a timely manner to the DOC for its review and consideration. The US Department of Commerce (DOC) on August 21 announced the result of the 13th period of review (POR13) […]
Read MoreSky-high selling prices for land plots in the most sought-after areas of Bangkok always make headlines. When the time comes to develop that land, many people wonder how the purchaser can make a profit. When a plot of land sells for more than 1 million baht per square wah, most developers will seek to build […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE inflation cooled below expectations in July, prompting the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to ease its full-year outlook slightly, according to data released on Friday. Core inflation – a key MAS indicator that strips out private road transport and accommodation expenses – cooled to 0.8 per cent, its weakest showing since April 2016, against […]
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