Laos, home to one of the largest gold mines in the world, is set to see a new gold mine operation commence in Xaysomboun Province, with a feasibility study and exploration already underway. The new gold mine project involves the development of infrastructure and other facilities at a 234.6 square kilometer site at Naty Village […]
Read MoreConsumer confidence plunged to the lowest level in 33 months in August as people fretted over domestic political stability, slowing economic growth and global economic uncertainty. According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), the consumer confidence index fell to 73.6 points last month from 75 in July, […]
Read MoreVietnam Airlines has become the first carrier in the country to secure a coveted license to fly direct to the United States, according to the airline and a regulatory filing seen by AFP. The approval has for months been sought by Vietnamese carriers eager to exploit a fast-growing market for air travel among Vietnam’s booming […]
Read MoreA Singapore business delegation is looking for investment opportunities in Cambodia in retail sale, technology, fintech and education, a representative of the delegation said on Wednesday. The delegation is in Cambodia between Wednesday and Saturday via the Travel and Learn programme organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic, a Singapore institution of higher learning. Edwin Tan, a […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The escalating trade war between the US and China may slash the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.1 percentage point in 2020, according to the National Economic and Development Authority. Citing the agency’s estimates, NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said the Philippine economy may not be significantly affected by the ongoing […]
Read MorePETALING JAYA: Investments into Malaysia from the United States are on the rise, based on a new survey as well as official data from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), as US-China trade tensions continue to drag on. A survey by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) on American electrical and electronics (E&E) companies […]
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